Booker T. Washington extended their losing streak to seven on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-8. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Bishop Kelley Comets. If the Hornets were looking for revenge after losing 9-1 to the Comets when the teams met back in September of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Bishop Kelley, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-4. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games.
For Bishop Kelley's part, Laura Karbowski spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits. Karbowski has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Larkin O'Stasik, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Kate Beyerl was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Coming up, Booker T. Washington will challenge Catoosa at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Bishop Kelley will be paying especially close attention to the Hornets' contest: after the Hornets face off against the Indians, they'll take on Bishop Kelley again at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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