Carmel fell victim to Benet Academy and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They lost 11-0 to the Benet Academy Redwings. Carmel just can't catch a break and has now endured four losses in a row.
For Benet Academy's part, Sophie Rosner made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Rosner has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Rosner was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Grace Babich, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. Marikate Ritterbusch was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
Carmel's defeat dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Benet Academy, the win was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-5.
Carmel will be playing in front of their home fans against Joliet Catholic on Saturday. Joliet Catholic will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Carmel surely won't give up without a fight. As for Benet Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Nazareth Academy at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. The timing isn't great for Nazareth Academy: they have been struggling with five straight losses at home, while Benet Academy has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road.
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