Boiling Springs fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Bishop McDevitt on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 8-4 to the Bishop McDevitt Crusaders. Boiling Springs was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Bishop McDevitt apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2016.
Boiling Springs got a good showing from Phoenix Houser, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Houser has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Keegan Williamson was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Chance Flor, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI.
Even though they lost, Boiling Springs hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bishop McDevitt struck out eight times.
On Bishop McDevitt's side, the team relied heavily on Tyler Shroy, who scored a run while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances. Kyan Askins was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances.
Boiling Springs' loss dropped their record down to 12-8. As for Bishop McDevitt, their victory bumped their record up to 9-11.
Boiling Springs does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Bishop McDevitt, they will head out on the road to square off against East Pennsboro at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. East Pennsboro will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something Bishop McDevitt surely won't give up without a fight.
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