Bishop Ready's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They blew past the Franklin Heights Falcons 8-1. The Silver Knights haven't had any issues with the Falcons recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Brendan Long was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single hit and allowed only one earned run while striking out nine over six innings pitched. Those nine strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three stolen bases, and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of Bishop Ready's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 3-10 when he doesn't).
Liam Hanson
| 04/30/26 @ Franklin Heights | 3 |
| 04/20/26 @ Worthington Christian | 2 |
| 04/21/26 @ Grove City Christian | 1 |
| 04/17/26 vs Buckeye Valley | 1 |
| 04/08/26 vs Whitehall-Yearling | 1 |
In other batting news, Liam Hanson was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Alberto Tejada, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Bishop Ready lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Bishop Ready's record now sits at 5-11. As for Franklin Heights, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-12.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Bishop Ready will take on rival Columbus Academy at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Franklin Heights is set to face off against their familiar foe Grandview Heights at 5:15 p.m. on Monday.
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