Bishop Shanahan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 9-0 to the Avon Grove Red Devils, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bishop Shanahan of the 9-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Monday.
For Avon Grove's part, Elle Burns was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. Burns was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Elle Morris and Anna Heisler did most of the damage at the plate: Morris scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Heisler scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-5. Gabby Beltran was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Bishop Shanahan's loss dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Avon Grove, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bishop Shanahan will square off against Great Valley at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Great Valley is coming into the game with four straight defeats at home, meaning Bishop Shanahan will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Avon Grove, they will head out on the road to face off against Downingtown West at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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