Bishop Lynch is on a six-game streak of home losses, and Ursuline Academy a three-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Wednesday. The Bishop Lynch Friars will host the Ursuline Academy Bears at 4:30 p.m. Bishop Lynch has given up an average of 8.6 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Bishop Lynch lost 11-1 to Prestonwood Christian on Monday.
Faith Peterson
| 04/07/25 @ Prestonwood Christian | 3 |
| 04/01/25 vs Prestonwood Christian | 1 |
| 03/31/25 vs Legacy Christian Academy | 5 |
Faith Peterson put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. What's more, she gave up only one walk, the fewest she's had since back in April of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with three stolen bases. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
Peterson wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kylie Love, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Ursuline Academy didn't have quite enough to beat Prestonwood Christian on Tuesday and fell 7-6.
Leah Drake spent all 10.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and six unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, Brenly Fink made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-5 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Audrina Arata, who went 2-for-6 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Bishop Lynch's defeat dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Ursuline Academy, they now have a losing record of 5-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Bishop Lynch has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Ursuline Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Bishop Lynch came up short against Ursuline Academy when the teams last played back in April of 2024, falling 13-10. Can the Friars avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
