Bishop Watterson is 8-2 against Bishop Hartley since April of 2023 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Eagles will face off against the Hawks at 5:00 p.m. Bishop Watterson will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
The scorekeeper got an easy start on Friday as neither Bishop Watterson nor Highland made it on the board until the fifth inning. The Eagles skirted past the Fighting Scots 5-4.
Max Steinbrunner
| 05/08/26 @ Highland | 1 |
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| 04/27/26 @ Bishop Hartley | 1 |
Bishop Watterson got a great performance from Max Steinbrunner as he tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Steinbrunner has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ben Burleson, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April. Ben Uhlenhake was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
Meanwhile, Bishop Hartley came up short against Hilliard Darby on Saturday and fell 13-8.
Jake Vonderwell made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Michael Pastoria, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Bishop Hartley's defeat dropped their record down to 16-5-1. As for Bishop Watterson, their record now sits at 17-3.
Monday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Bishop Watterson hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .336. However, it's not like Bishop Hartley struggles in that department as they've averaged .358. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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