Baseball Recap: Bishop Ireton's Luck Changes for the Better on Tuesday

Bishop Ireton was handed a 13-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out the Saint John Paul the Great Catholic Wolves 11-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cardinals have posted since February 28th.

Logan Miller

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/21/26 @ Saint John Paul the Great Catholic	3
04/11/26 vs Paul VI	2
03/28/26 @ The Heights	2
02/28/26 vs Riverdale Baptist	1

Sean Cosgrove and Logan Miller did most of the damage at the plate: Cosgrove went 3-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one run, while Miller got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those three RBI gave Miller a new career-high. Thomas Foley was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.

Bishop Ireton was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .405. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.

Bishop Ireton moved to 3-14 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak. As for Saint John Paul the Great Catholic, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.

Bishop Ireton didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 13-3 loss against Potomac School on the 22nd. As for Saint John Paul the Great Catholic, they have also already played their next game, a 4-2 defeat against Trinity Christian on the 23rd.