Miller lost a heartbreaker to Bishop Rosecrans when they met back in May of 2023, and they left with a heavy heart again on Monday. The Miller Falcons fell 8-5 to the Bishop Rosecrans Bishops. Miller has not had much luck with Bishop Rosecrans recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
For Bishop Rosecrans' part, Coen Grandstaff and Hayden Perdue were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Grandstaff pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Perdue tossed 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Grandstaff has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Grandstaff scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances, while Perdue went 4-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
In other batting news, Brenden Bernath was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4. Nick Bernath was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Miller's loss dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Bishop Rosecrans, their victory bumped their record up to 15-7.
Miller will head out on the road to square off against Harvest Prep at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday. Harvest Prep is coming into the matchup with eight straight defeats at home, meaning Miller will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. Bishop Rosecrans will take on Berne Union at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Berne Union: 3.8, Bishop Rosecrans: 3.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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