Susquehanna Township extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 2-8 in the process. They came up short against the Bishop McDevitt Crusaders, falling 12-2. The HANNA were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Crusaders apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
As for Bishop McDevitt, the win got them back to even at 7-7. The result was nothing new for the Crusaders, who have now won five contests by six runs or more so far this season.
For Bishop McDevitt's part, Janna Thomas was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Thomas has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one RBI.
In other batting news, Katelyn Roadcap was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Pachince Mallard was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI and one run.
Coming up, Susquehanna Township will square off against Trinity at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Shamrocks' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the HANNA's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Bishop McDevitt, they will challenge Berks Catholic at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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