Softball Recap: Cabrini Monarchs vs. Dearborn Pioneers
Cabrini entered their tilt with Dearborn with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 11-9 win over the Dearborn Pioneers on Tuesday. This was payback for Cabrini, who suffered a 17-2 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Brianna Manning made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and six unearned) runs off eight hits. Manning has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Manning was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jodi Browning, who scored three runs while going 1-for-4. Ashley Pelc was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances.
On Dearborn's side, Niveen Sleiman was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Calyssa Post, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a stolen base.
Cabrini's victory bumped their record up to 19-2. As for Dearborn, they are on a 12-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-23.
Cabrini will head out on the road to challenge Plymouth Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Plymouth Christian Academy is on a ten-game streak of home wins, Cabrini a nine-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season)-- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. Dearborn will take on Edison Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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