Now, the Bishops are seeking similar results in the postseason as they go after their first state championship since 2011. The Bishops, who owned a 16-8 record during the regular season, including 8-1 in league play, were scheduled to host Loris Tuesday night at Father Kelly Field in Lower State play. The Lions posted an 8-14 record during the regular season.
Coach Mike Darnell’s squad is peaking at the right time, entering playoff action with six consecutive victories and seven in their last eight outings. It was a great finish for a team that was near the .500 mark for a good portion of the regular season thanks to a schedule that included many teams that competed at the Class AAAA level.
“We have been battling pretty well here toward the end of the season,” Darnell said. “We still make too many errors and throw too many balls, but we are finding ways to win.”
That was the case against Hanahan as the Bishops plated the winning run against the Hawks on an infield single and two bunts. The win also gave the Bishops home field advantage in the Lower State play.
“We have home field as long as we win,” Darnell said. “It is always nice when you know what to expect when it comes to pre-game and the mound and field. We have played tough teams on the road and made some longer road trips throughout the season to prepare us in case things don’t go as planned.”
The High School League’s postseason gets into high gear as baseball and softball commences this week.
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