It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Bristol-Plymouth RVT ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They skirted past the Archbishop Williams Bishops 5-3. While the Craftsmen didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-10), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Kyle Weldon made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cameron Wilbur, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with two doubles. Thaniel LaBrie was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Bristol-Plymouth RVT kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in four consecutive games.
Craftsmen
| 04/25/25 @ Archbishop Williams | 5-3 |
| 04/14/25 @ Nipmuc Regional | 3-0 |
| 04/04/25 @ Old Colony RVT | 6-2 |
| 05/24/24 @ Methuen | 12-6 |
Bristol-Plymouth RVT pushed their record up to 5-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.5 runs over those games. As for Archbishop Williams, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season.
Bristol-Plymouth RVT will challenge Southeastern RVT at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. This will be the Craftsmen's first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Archbishop Williams, they will face off against Bishop Feehan at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Shamrocks' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Bishops' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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