The Bishop Lynch Friars will be playing at home against the Dallas Christian Chargers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Last Friday, Bishop Lynch came up short against Ursuline Academy and fell 13-10.
Megan Holter made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Eliana Garcia, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Dallas Christian can now show off ten landslide victories after their most recent matchup last Thursday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand McKinney Christian Academy a 15-0 shutout. The victory was familiar territory for Dallas Christian who now have eight in a row.
Clara Hamil and Chloe Rodriguez made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Hamil pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Rodriguez struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Hamil has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Hamil scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Rodriguez scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zailey Freeman, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last 11 games she's played. Chloe Johnson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Bishop Lynch's defeat dropped their record down to 7-6-2. As for Dallas Christian, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bishop Lynch has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .477. However, it's not like Dallas Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .482. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Bishop Lynch came up short against Dallas Christian in their previous matchup back in February of 2017, falling 5-0. Thankfully for Bishop Lynch, Anna Borgen (who went 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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