Bishop Ready scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 20-1 margin over the Bexley Lions. The win was some much needed relief for Bishop Ready as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Bella Kirk was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. Kirk has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Kirk was also big at the plate, going 4-for-4 with six RBI and three doubles.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mila Gerardi, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs, a triple, and two RBI. Addy Schilling was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On Bexley's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Davaney Prophet, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
The victory got Bishop Ready back to even at 8-8. As for Bexley, their defeat was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-14.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bishop Ready is on the road again on Saturday to play St. Francis DeSales at 12:00 p.m. As for Bexley, they will square off against Thomas Worthington at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. Bexley is facing Thomas Worthington at the right time seeing as Thomas Worthington is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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