Downingtown East had lost three straight at home, but on Friday they dropped down to 4-4 to make it four. They took a 9-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bishop Shanahan Eagles. The Cougars were not able to make up for their defeat to the Eagles from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.
As for Bishop Shanahan, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-6. That five-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Bishop Shanahan's part, Brody Scullin and Cole Simmons were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Scullin pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Meanwhile, Simmons pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He also tossed two walks, which is notable because Bishop Shanahan is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 2-5 otherwise. At bat, Scullin went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI, while Simmons went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double. Those two hits gave Simmons a new career-high.
In other batting news, Henry Lamb was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That home run was his first of the season. Owen McGrory was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Downingtown East and Bishop Shanahan could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Pennsylvania Rankings. The Cougars (ranked 250th) will meet Coatesville (ranked 91st) at 6:45 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Bishop Shanahan will take on Great Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday with a big rank disadvantage (351 vs. 123).
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