Bishop Lynch is 0-10 against John Paul II since April of 2021 but things could change on Tuesday. Bishop Lynch will face off against John Paul II at 6:00 p.m. Bishop Lynch is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
Bishop Lynch fell victim to Dallas Christian and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 10-0 to the Chargers. The Friars' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it five in a row.
Meanwhile, John Paul II got the win against Dallas HSAA Red on Saturday by a conclusive 10-1. The Cardinals might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten games by seven runs or more this season.
Carly Holman made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Bridget Mulligan and Izzy Weber did most of the damage at the plate: Mulligan went 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Weber scored two runs while going 2-for-4. What's more, Weber posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Sadie Zipser was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
John Paul II kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in three consecutive contests.
John Paul II is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-2 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. Bishop Lynch's loss dropped their record down to 4-9.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bishop Lynch has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .483. However, it's not like John Paul II struggles in that department as they've averaged .500. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Bishop Lynch suffered a grim 15-4 defeat to John Paul II when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can Bishop Lynch avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
