Bishop Kelly hadn't done well against Skyview recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Knights came out on top against the Hawks by a score of 9-6. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-4 on April 2nd.
Zach Wright was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 6.2 innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off 12 hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March.

Colin Brazil
04/03/25 vs Columbia | 4 |
03/27/25 @ Columbia | 3 |
04/17/25 vs Skyview | 2 |
04/09/25 @ Emmett | 2 |
03/25/25 @ Caldwell | 2 |
+ 9 more games |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Colin Brazil, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of Bishop Kelly's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 7-1 (and 4-8 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Lucas Blaine, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Bishop Kelly is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 12 matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 11-9 record this season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 9 runs. As for Skyview, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-5-1.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Bishop Kelly is set to square off against their familiar foe Vallivue at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Skyview will face off against rival Nampa at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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