Saint John Paul the Great Catholic was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 12-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bishop McNamara Mustangs.
Saint John Paul the Great Catholic saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Deirdre Gorman, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, a triple, and a run.
On Bishop McNamara's side, Madison Stewart spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up ten Ks. Stewart has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Bishop McNamara got a massive performance out of Sydni Burse, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Christina Brown was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Saint John Paul the Great Catholic's loss dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Bishop McNamara, their win bumped their record up to 5-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Saint John Paul the Great Catholic will take on Oakcrest at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bishop McNamara, they will play host again on Saturday to welcome Eleanor Roosevelt, where first pitch is scheduled at 11:00 a.m.
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