The Bishop Watterson Eagles are taking a road trip to square off against the Marysville Monarchs at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. Bishop Watterson has given up an average of 9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Bishop Watterson is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Thursday. They took a 12-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of Olentangy Liberty.
Izzie Claprood made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Clare Feehan, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, Marysville unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Thursday. They lost 8-1 to Fairbanks. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Monarchs have suffered since March 26th.
Ella Wood was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run.
The defeat was their first at home , dropping their record down to 14-5-1. As for Bishop Watterson, their loss dropped their record down to 6-13.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Bishop Watterson hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .341. However, it's not like Marysville struggles in that department as they've averaged .418. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Bishop Watterson was able to grind out a solid victory over Marysville in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, winning 7-4. Will the Eagles repeat their success, or do the Monarchs have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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