While Edwin O. Smith put up some runs on Tuesday, the same can't be said for Bishop Moore. The Edwin O. Smith Panthers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Bishop Moore Hornets and snuck past 2-0. Despite the win, that was the fewest runs Edwin O. Smith has scored all season.
The result came thanks to Olivia Lipps's shutout, as she gave up just five hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Rachael Morales, who went 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, a double, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Julia Winakor, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Bishop Moore's side, Megan LaMorte spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on eight hits and racked up eight Ks.
Edwin O. Smith's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Bishop Moore, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-12.
Edwin O. Smith will be playing at home against Enfield at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. Enfield knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past five matchups -- so hopefully Edwin O. Smith likes a good challenge. As for Bishop Moore, they will head out on the road to square off against East River at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. East River's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Bishop Moore's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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