It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Bishop McNamara had no problem doing just that on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Clifton Central Comets and snuck past 3-1. That's two games straight that Bishop McNamara has won by exactly two runs.
Mason McCue was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. McCue has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. McCue was even better at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base.
McCue wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jacob Lotz, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base. Lotz has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
The win made it two in a row for Bishop McNamara and bumps their season record up to 17-10. As for Clifton Central, their loss dropped their record down to 16-11.
Bishop McNamara will face off against Manteno at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Bishop McNamara has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. Clifton Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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