Bishop McLaughlin Catholic had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They skirted past the Hernando Christian Academy Lions 5-3. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Bishop McLaughlin Catholic also won the last time the pair played back in February.
Jordan Combee looked comfortable as he pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Bishop McLaughlin Catholic's win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Keith Jacobs, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Bishop McLaughlin Catholic's victory bumped their record up to 11-9. As for Hernando Christian Academy, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-11.
Bishop McLaughlin Catholic will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Seven Rivers Christian at 7:00 p.m. Seven Rivers Christian is coming into the game with three straight losses on the road, meaning Bishop McLaughlin Catholic will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Hernando Christian Academy, they will challenge Academy at the Lakes at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Academy at the Lakes is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
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