The Academy of the Holy Cross is 0-10 against Bishop O'Connell since March of 2018 but things could change on Tuesday. The Academy of the Holy Cross Tartans will head out to square off against the Bishop O'Connell Knights at 4:15 p.m.
The Academy of the Holy Cross fell victim to Our Lady of Good Counsel and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They came up short against the Falcons, falling 16-0.
Meanwhile, Bishop O'Connell had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. Everything went their way against Elizabeth Seton on Wednesday as Bishop O'Connell made off with an 8-1 win. The victory was nothing new for the Knights as they're now sitting on 24 straight dating back to last season.
Bri Lencz made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Lencz was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, MJ Melvin was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. What's more, she posted two triples, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Abby Bond, who scored three runs while going 3-for-3.
Bishop O'Connell was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .318 or higher in four consecutive matches dating back to last season.
The Academy of the Holy Cross might still be hurting after the 16-0 loss they got from Bishop O'Connell when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can The Academy of the Holy Cross avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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