The Archbishop Hoban Knights are on the road again on Friday to play the Bullitt East Chargers at 1:00 p.m. Archbishop Hoban is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season.
Archbishop Hoban can now show off three landslide victories after their most recent match on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over Whitley County.
Gracelyn Schultz made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over six innings pitched. Schultz has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Schultz was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Archbishop Hoban got a massive performance out of Taylor Gerring, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Mya Akers, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
Meanwhile, Bullitt East unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Friday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Great Crossing. The game marked that first time this season in which Bullitt East was not able to get on the board.
Archbishop Hoban now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Bullitt East, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-2.
Both the pair just can't seem to miss. Archbishop Hoban has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 12.4 hits per game. However, it's not like Bullitt East struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.7. 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.
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