Carlson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the St. Mary Catholic Central Falcons/Kestrels by a score of 7-6.
Addison Butt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven runs (all of which were unearned) on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ava Auler was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Kara Ludy was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Carlson's loss dropped their record down to 13-8. As for St. Mary Catholic Central, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Carlson will take on Lincoln Park at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for St. Mary Catholic Central, they will head out on the road to square off against Milan at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Milan's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so St. Mary Catholic Central's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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