Bishop McCort scored the most runs they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of the Westmont Hilltop Hilltoppers by a score of 12-11. Bishop McCort's loss continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.
For Westmont Hilltop's part, Zoey Lynch made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over 5.1 innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). Lynch has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Lynch was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kelsie Muto, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ashlyn Kist, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Bishop McCort's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Westmont Hilltop, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bishop McCort will challenge Greater Johnstown at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Westmont Hilltop, they will head out on the road to take on Central Cambria at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Central Cambria knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully Westmont Hilltop likes a good challenge.
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