Clear Brook extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-5. They came up short against the Lutheran South Academy Pioneers, falling 7-1. The game marked the Wolverines' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Clear Brook saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ahiza Garcia, who went 1-for-4 with one double. Emma Parker also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
As for Lutheran South Academy, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-1. The result was nothing new for the Pioneers, who have now won three contests by six runs or more so far this season.
On Lutheran South Academy's side, Kendall Putnal spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jadyn Maldonado, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one double. Gia Bales was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clear Brook will challenge La Porte at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last four games the Bulldogs have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Lutheran South Academy, they will take on Dobie at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. The Longhorns' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Pioneers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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