Bishop Watterson extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping their season record down to 6-14 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-8 heartbreaker at the hands of the Marysville Monarchs. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Monarchs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Alexa Ray stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Clare Feehan, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
As for Marysville, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 15 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-5-1 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games.
On Marysville's side, Sienna Hutchins and Ella Wood did most of the damage at the plate: Hutchins went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double, while Wood went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Lexi Hakola, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bishop Watterson will take on Upper Arlington at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Marysville, they will face off against Madison Comprehensive at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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