Bishop Carroll's game last Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They came out on top against the Blacklick Valley Vikings by a score of 15-12. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Bishop Carroll considering their one-run performance the game before.
For Blacklick Valley's part, Paige Kelley stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Mackenzie Bardell, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Blacklick Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Bishop Carroll's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-2. As for Blacklick Valley, their defeat was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-3.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Bishop Carroll beat Blacklick Valley by a score of 7-6 later that day.
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