Bishop Shanahan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They lost 7-1 to the East Vikings. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bishop Shanahan of the 3-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For East's part, Rebecca Opperman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up six Ks. Opperman has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, East let Caelyn Rodriguez and Emma Antczak loose on the outfield. Rodriguez scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Antczak scored a run while going 3-for-4. Grace Koberg was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
Bishop Shanahan's loss dropped their record down to 2-11. As for East, their victory bumped their record up to 11-6.
Bishop Shanahan will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Oxford, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:45 p.m. Oxford is coming into the matchup with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Bishop Shanahan will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for East, they will challenge Plymouth Whitemarsh at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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