Dixie Heights extended their losing streak to six on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 2-14 in the process. They came up short against the Bishop Brossart Mustangs, falling 19-5. The Colonels were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mustangs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
14 Sydney Schumacher was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run and two RBI.
As for Bishop Brossart, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 16-8. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by eight runs or more this season.
On Bishop Brossart's side, Anna Bezold spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up nine Ks. Those nine strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Bezold.
On the hitting side, Rachel Shewmaker was incredible, getting on base in all six of her plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and one triple. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Ella Walerius was another key player, going 5-for-6 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dixie Heights will welcome Ryle at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Raiders' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Colonels' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Bishop Brossart, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Grant County at 5:30 p.m.
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