After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Pickerington North, Bishop Hartley was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out the Canal Winchester Indians 15-14. That's more bragging rights for the Hawks, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The team relied heavily on Morgan Bailey, who fired off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Nia Johnson, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Bishop Hartley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 21 hits. They are 13-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Bishop Hartley's victory bumped their record up to 15-5. As for Canal Winchester, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-15 record this season.
Bishop Hartley and Canal Winchester are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Hawks will face off against Bexley at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Bishop Hartley's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 7.9 runs per game this season. As for Canal Winchester, they will challenge Big Walnut at 5:15 p.m. on Monday.
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