The Bayard Rustin Golden Knights will head out on the road to square off against the Bishop Shanahan Eagles at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Bayard Rustin is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
On Monday, Bayard Rustin was able to grind out a solid win over Great Valley, taking the game 7-4. The victory was just what Bayard Rustin needed coming off of a 6-0 defeat in their prior matchup.
Morgan Palotas and Kelly Fricker did most of the damage at the plate: Palotas went 1-for-2 with a home run and two runs, while Fricker scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Fricker has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Jenna Kraft was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Bishop Shanahan came into Monday's contest having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They won by a run and slipped past Henderson 9-8. Bishop Shanahan's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Bayard Rustin has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season. As for Bishop Shanahan, their record now sits at 2-3.
Bayard Rustin skirted past Bishop Shanahan 5-3 in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Bayard Rustin since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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