Westminster Christian couldn't quite beat Cor Jesu Academy on Tuesday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the six-run defeat they were dealt last Wednesday. The Westminster Christian Wildcats fell just short of Cor Jesu Academy by a score of 5-3. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played two weeks ago.
Charlie Berkmeyer was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Berkmeyer was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with an RBI.
In other batting news, Allison Branstetter made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Westminster Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least eight hits in three consecutive contests.
Westminster Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Cor Jesu Academy, their record is now 2-3.
Westminster Christian will challenge St. Francis Borgia at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Westminster Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season. As for Cor Jesu Academy, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Nerinx Hall at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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