Hernando waltzed into their game on Thursday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They had just enough and edged the Bishop McLaughlin Catholic Hurricanes out 7-6. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Hernando also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Palmer Looper was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
On Bishop McLaughlin Catholic's side, Anthony Savarese made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Christopher Rodriguez, who scored a run while going 4-for-5.
Even though they lost, Bishop McLaughlin Catholic kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Hernando is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 14-7 record this season. As for Bishop McLaughlin Catholic, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-9.
Hernando will head out on the road to challenge Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Hernando: 2.7, Central: 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Bishop McLaughlin Catholic, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hernando Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hernando Christian Academy is coming into the contest with four straight losses on the road, meaning Bishop McLaughlin Catholic will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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