Bishops
| 03/29/25 vs Crooksville | 4 |
| 03/29/25 vs Crooksville | 2 |
| 03/26/25 @ Beallsville | 20 |
Bishop Rosecrans is 0-4 against Berne Union since April of 2023 but things could change on Friday. The Bishops will challenge the Rockets at 5:15 p.m. Bishop Rosecrans is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
Bishop Rosecrans is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game dating back to last season on Saturday. They lost 10-4 to Crooksville.
Ellie Worden made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Kerry Thompson was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, Berne Union entered their tilt with Harvest Prep on Wednesday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Warriors a 21-0 shutout. That 21 run margin sets a new team best for the Rockets this season.
Josilyn Hedges and Reese Besco were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Hedges pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Besco pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. At the plate, Hedges scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Besco scored a run while going 1-for-3. That stolen base marked the first that Hedges snagged this season.
In other batting news, Kori Hoplite was a standout: she scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Rylee North, who scored three runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Berne Union always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .756. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
Bishop Rosecrans' loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Berne Union, their record now sits at 4-2.
Bishop Rosecrans' speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's contest. The Bishops have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Berne Union, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Bishop Rosecrans continue to outrun the ball?
Bishop Rosecrans suffered a grim 18-8 defeat to Berne Union in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Bishops avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
