Bishop Rosecrans had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 1-6 to make it five. They came up short against the Fisher Catholic Irish, falling 13-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bishops of the 17-9 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Kate Ward was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Fisher Catholic, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games.
On Fisher Catholic's side, Lauren Kersell made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Kersell has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Vanessa Funk and Lucy Watkins did most of the damage at the plate: Funk went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI, while Watkins went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI Watkins has posted since back in May of 2024. Taylor Terry was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bishop Rosecrans will head out to square off against Berne Union at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Fisher Catholic, they will venture away from home to challenge Millersport at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. The Irish's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lakers have averaged an impressive 12.9 runs per game this season.
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