For the second straight game, Francis Parker will face off against Bishop. The Lancers are taking a road trip to challenge the Knights at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Francis Parker has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with seven straight defeats, while Bishop's will come in with three straight wins.
Bishop's hit Francis Parker with a 14-run fifth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Lancers lost 15-8 to the Knights.
For Bishop's part, Henry Armstrong was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Armstrong has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs and one double.
In other pitching news, Grayson Blatt looked comfortable as he pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Dane Larson was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April. Kyle Rippel was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Bishop's was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .367 or higher in three consecutive matches.
Francis Parker's loss dropped their record down to 6-15-1. As for Bishop's, their record is now 15-8-1.
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