The Academy of the Holy Cross is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 13-0 to the Bishop O'Connell Knights on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to The Academy of the Holy Cross of the 12-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Bishop O'Connell's part, Ella Fletcher was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Fletcher has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances. Fletcher was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with a double.
In other batting news, Bishop O'Connell got a massive performance out of Abby Bond, who went 3-for-3 with four RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was MJ Melvin, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
The Academy of the Holy Cross' loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Bishop O'Connell, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 15-0.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Bishop Ireton the next time they take the field. The Academy of the Holy Cross will head out to face Bishop Ireton at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while Bishop O'Connell will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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