Clear Spring had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 0-8 to make it eight. They lost 19-2 to the Catoctin Cougars. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cougars this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-1 two weeks ago.
Julia Hayes was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. She also scored a run, marking her first of the season.
As for Catoctin, the win keeps them at an undefeated 8-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 10.0 runs this season.
On Catoctin's side, Ryleigh Hammond was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Hammond was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three doubles, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, Caitlynn Stambaugh was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Bralyn West, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and two RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Clear Spring will challenge Smithsburg at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Catoctin, they will square off against Brunswick at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Railroaders have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.64 runs per game on average), something the Cougars will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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