Bishop Brossart proved they can win big last Wednesday (they won by nine) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Owen County Rebels 4-3. While the Mustangs didn't have the best season last year (they finished 12-19), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Anna Bezold spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on seven hits.
At the plate, Rachel Shewmaker was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophie Schultz, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Bishop Brossart's victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Owen County, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bishop Brossart will take on Paul Laurence Dunbar at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Owen County, they will challenge Gallatin County at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Owen County is facing Gallatin County at the right time seeing as Gallatin County is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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