It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Bishop Reicher Catholic ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They had just enough and edged out the Valor Preparatory Academy Knights 21-20. Considering the Cougars' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
TJ Bradley
| 03/17/25 vs Valor Preparatory Academy | 4 |
| 02/27/24 vs Vanguard College Prep | 3 |
| 03/01/25 vs Hubbard | 1 |
| 02/25/25 @ Milano | 1 |
| 03/18/24 @ Live Oak Classical | 1 |
TJ Bradley made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off three hits. That's the fewest earned runs he has allowed over his last three contests. He was even better at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing Five bases. while getting on base in six of his seven plate appearances. Those four runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Wyatt Brown and Mackinnon Sammon did most of the damage at the plate: Brown scored three runs and stole Three bases. while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances, while Sammon scored three runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in four of his seven plate appearances. The dominant performance gave Sammon a new career-high in stolen bases. Another player making a difference was David Meyer, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
Bishop Reicher Catholic was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .412. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Bishop Reicher Catholic moved to 2-9 with that victory, which also ended their five-game losing streak.
Looking ahead, Bishop Reicher Catholic will be playing at home against Sacred Heart at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Bishop Reicher Catholic has given up an average of 14.5 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Valor Preparatory Academy, they will venture away from home to challenge Bracken Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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