Baseball Recap: Friday's Win Is Bishop's Sixth in Last Eight Outings

Bishop hadn't done well against Maranatha Christian recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Knights put the hurt on the Eagles with a sharp 16-3 victory. The Knights might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by six runs or more this season.

Clyde Kates was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Kates was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March.

In other pitching news, Clay Peckham looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.

Kyle Rippel

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/18/25 @ Maranatha Christian	4
04/14/25 @ Maranatha Christian	3
04/02/25 @ Chula Vista	2
03/21/25 vs San Dieguito Academy	2
03/17/25 vs Ramona	2

Back at the plate, Bishop's got a massive performance out of Kyle Rippel, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI and two runs. Those four RBI gave Rippel a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Henry Armstrong, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs and two RBI.

Bishop's always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Maranatha Christian only posted an OBP of .344.

Bishop's has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-5-1 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Maranatha Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-16.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bishop's will square off against La Jolla Country Day at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Torreys will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Knights surely won't give up without a fight. As for Maranatha Christian, they will face off against Francis Parker at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles are facing the Lancers at the right time seeing as the Lancers are stuck on a three-game losing streak.