After a string of nine wins, Bishop McNamara's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They fell victim to a tough 10-1 defeat at the hands of the Wilmington Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bishop McNamara of the 10-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Jay Shires was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
On Wilmington's side, Ryan Kettman was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Kettman was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with five stolen bases, three RBI, and a triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zach Ohlund, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Kyle Farrell was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Bishop McNamara's defeat dropped their record down to 9-3. As for Wilmington, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bishop McNamara will take on Wheaton Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Wheaton Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Wilmington, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Beecher at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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