Bishop Lynch is 0-10 against John Paul II since May of 2021 but things could change on Thursday. The Friars will look to defend their home field against the Cardinals at 4:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Bishop Lynch is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their tenth straight game on Wednesday. They took a 15-11 hit to the loss column at the hands of Ursuline Academy. Even if the Friars couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Anna Medaris was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Aaliyah Bryant, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, John Paul II came tearing into Tuesday's game with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Eagles with a sharp 14-1 victory. The result was nothing new for the Cardinals, who have now won 16 contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
John Paul II's win was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 21-2. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.0 runs over those games. As for Bishop Lynch, their loss dropped their record down to 5-14.
Bishop Lynch might still be hurting after the 11-0 defeat they got from John Paul II in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Friars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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