Cato-Meridian came tearing into Thursday's contest with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.8 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They had just enough and edged the Cooperstown Hawkeyes out 5-4. This was payback for Cato-Meridian, who suffered a 3-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
For Cooperstown's part, Emerson Lippitt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks. Lippitt has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 14 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Cooperstown saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bella Reich, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Cato-Meridian's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-2. As for Cooperstown, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 14-8 record this season.
Cato-Meridian didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 6-4 defeat vs. Altmar-Parish-Williamstown on the 26th. Cooperstown does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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