Bloom-Carroll has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.47 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Monday. They wound up with the same score they had in their last game (11-4), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. They were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Lions earlier this season, when they won 10-7.
Claire Whitcraft stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Addison Brown also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
Bloom-Carroll's defeat was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 8-1 and their overall record down to 17-2. As for Liberty Union, they pushed their record up to 18-1 with the win, which was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Bloom-Carroll is set to take on their familiar foe Logan Elm at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Bulldogs 3.5, the Braves 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Liberty Union will square off against rival Amanda-Clearcreek at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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