Elizabeth Seton and Bishop Ireton pushed the score to 19-6 the last time they played Bishop Ireton, but on Monday defenses reigned supreme. Elizabeth Seton fell just short of Bishop Ireton by a score of 3-1. The loss continues a trend for Elizabeth Seton in their meetings with Bishop Ireton: they've now lost three in a row.
Kimmya Sims put in work while hitting and pitching. She struck out 12 batters over eight innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Sims was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one triple and one run.
Sims wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Celia Wills, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI. Sofia Chavez also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Elizabeth Seton's defeat dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Bishop Ireton, their record now sits at 5-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elizabeth Seton will face off against St. John's at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bishop Ireton, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Our Lady of Good Counsel at 4:00 p.m. The Cardinals' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Falcons have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season.
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