The Hilliard Darby Panthers will head out on the road to face off against the Bishop Hartley Hawks at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. Hilliard Darby is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Hilliard Darby needed a bit of extra time to put away Dublin Scioto. They had just enough and edged out the Irish 8-7. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Panthers.
Marley Grigsby spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up seven Ks.
Carmella Biedenbach
| 05/08/25 vs Dublin Scioto | 3 |
| 04/01/25 @ Bethlehem | 2 |
| 04/23/25 @ Olentangy | 1 |
| 04/08/25 @ Reynoldsburg | 1 |
| 03/31/25 @ Whitley County | 1 |
At the plate, Carmella Biedenbach was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Kaydence Speelman was another key player, going 3-for-5 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Bishop Hartley beat St. Francis DeSales 11-7 on Thursday. The win continues a trend for the Hawks in their matchups with the Stallions: they've now won seven in a row.
Jasmine Wooten was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off eight hits. Wooten was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Bishop Hartley let Chelsea Gautier and Morgan Bailey run wild. Gautier went 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI, while Bailey went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Nia Johnson, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Bishop Hartley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 12-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Hilliard Darby's record is now 15-6. As for Bishop Hartley, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-4.
Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hilliard Darby has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .452. However, it's not like Bishop Hartley struggles in that department as they've averaged .456. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
