Masuk put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They never let the Kolbe-Cathedral Cougars onto the board and left with a 24-0 victory. Masuk might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 13 matches by six runs or more this season.
Madison Aguirre and Julia Bacoulis were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Aguirre didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Bacoulis pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Aguirre has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Aguirre fired off two home runs, five RBI, and a double while going 3-for-4, while Bacoulis went 3-for-3 with a home run, four runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Sofia Lieto was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Natalie Lieto was another key contributor, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with a home run, four runs, and two RBI.
Masuk pushed their record up to 19-0 with that win, which was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Kolbe-Cathedral, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.
Masuk will look to defend their home field on Monday against Immaculate at 4:15 p.m. One thing working in Masuk's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matchups. As for Kolbe-Cathedral, they will head out on the road to square off against Joel Barlow at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.
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