Bishop Shanahan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 9-3 to the Downingtown West Whippets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bishop Shanahan of the 6-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Downingtown West's part, Addison Carter spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up 14 Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Taylor Hendricks, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. Jordan Toth was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Bishop Shanahan's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Downingtown West, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 14-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bishop Shanahan will square off against Avon Grove at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The last three games Avon Grove has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Downingtown West, they will head out on the road to challenge Coatesville at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The timing isn't great for Coatesville: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Downingtown West has snatched up ten consecutive wins on the road dating back to last season.
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