Bishop Stang fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Middleborough on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Sachems. That's two games in a row now that the Spartans have lost by exactly four runs.
Bishop Stang got a good showing from Devin Lord, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Lord has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Bobby Rooney made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. Erick Dawson also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Bishop Stang has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 16-6 record this season. As for Middleborough, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-7.
Bishop Stang does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Middleborough, they will take on Grafton on Monday. The last three games the Gators have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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