The Maysville Panthers will head out on the road to face off against the Bishop Rosecrans Bishops at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Maysville has given up an average of 9.8 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Maysville came up short against Tri-Valley on Thursday, falling 13-3.
Maysville saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was TREVOR HAGUE, who went 1-for-2 with one run. COLTON THOMPSON also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Meanwhile, Bishop Rosecrans entered their tilt with Fairfield Christian Academy on Friday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They skirted past the Knights 2-0. The Bishops' pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last three matchups.
Jacobie Balo was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over seven innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Bishop Rosecrans' victory bumped their record up to 11-5. As for Maysville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 11 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Maysville has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Bishop Rosecrans struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Maysville came out on top in a nail-biter against Bishop Rosecrans when the teams last played back in May of 2024, sneaking past 4-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Panthers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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