Thursday just wasn't the day for Bishop McCort's offense. They fell victim to a tough 10-0 defeat at the hands of the Bedford Bisons on Thursday. Bishop McCort was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Bedford apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
For Bedford's part, Emily Pratt was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Pratt was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two triples, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Bedford let Ashlyn Pemberton and Sammi Shoemaker loose on the outfield. Pemberton went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double, while Shoemaker scored a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Aliyah Mickle, who scored a run and stole a base.
Bishop McCort's defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Bedford, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bishop McCort will take on Central at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Bedford, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Varsity Opponent at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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