Bishop Moore was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the Lake Minneola Hawks by a score of 5-4. Bishop Moore was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Lake Minneola apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Megan LaMorte spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks. Those eight innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Riley Johnson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
On Lake Minneola's side, the team relied heavily on Giselle McCormick, who went 2-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
Bishop Moore's loss dropped their record down to 4-15. As for Lake Minneola, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-13.
Bishop Moore will challenge St. Cloud at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. St. Cloud is coming into the matchup with four straight victories at home, so Bishop Moore will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Lake Minneola will take on Auburndale at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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