Bishop Kenny blew Beachside out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Wednesday Beachside got their revenge. The Crusaders fell just short of the Barracudas by a score of 14-12. The Crusaders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Barracudas apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Ava Farnham led a balanced group of hitters, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. Emma Serra was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
This is the second loss in a row for Bishop Kenny and nudges their season record down to 7-13. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games. As for Beachside, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bishop Kenny will welcome Trinity Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Beachside, they will be playing at home against St. Joseph Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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