For the second straight game, Assumption will face off against Auburndale. The Royals are taking a road trip to take on the Eagles at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Assumption has struggled recently with five defeats in a row, while Auburndale will arrive with seven straight wins.
Assumption fell victim to Auburndale and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 11-0 to the Eagles.
For Auburndale's part, Morgan Griesbach was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Griesbach has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Danika Blomberg, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Breleigh Grimm, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Auburndale was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .375 or higher in seven consecutive games.
Assumption's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Auburndale, their record is now 9-1.
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