Cambridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 13-8 to the Saratoga Central Catholic Saints. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cambridge of the 14-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on April 11th.
For Saratoga Central Catholic's part, Grace Schaefer made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Schaefer has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Schaefer was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Saratoga Central Catholic let Ryan McDonald and Paige Bujno loose on the outfield. McDonald got on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Bujno scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ryan Looby, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Cambridge's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Saratoga Central Catholic, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cambridge will take on Greenwich at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Greenwich is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Cambridge will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Saratoga Central Catholic, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Hoosick Falls at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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