Chestnut Ridge took an 11-run defeat the last time they faced off against Bishop McCort, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Lions sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 victory over the Crushers on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Lions have posted since May 8, 2025.
Kole Clark
| 04/09/26 @ Bishop McCort | 5 |
| 03/20/26 vs Fort Hill | 3 |
| 04/30/25 @ Bishop Guilfoyle | 3 |
| 04/06/26 vs Philipsburg-Osceola | 1 |
| 04/01/26 vs Bedford | 1 |
Kole Clark made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (five). He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple was his first of the season.
Clark wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Colton Boozer, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Chestnut Ridge's record now sits at 5-2-1. As for Bishop McCort, they dropped their record down to 2-5 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home.
Looking ahead, Chestnut Ridge will welcome Central Cambria at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Lions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Red Devils have averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Bishop McCort, they have already played their next game, a 14-4 victory against Homer-Center on the 10th.
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