Dover-Sherborn was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 9-3 to the Ursuline Academy Bears. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Dover-Sherborn of the 12-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Thursday.
Drew Hussar was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On Ursuline Academy's side, Anna Kuchta made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). Kuchta has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Kuchta was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Colleen Ganley, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Abigail Kirk, who went 2-for-3 with a triple.
Dover-Sherborn's defeat dropped their record down to 2-13. As for Ursuline Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a massive bump to their 9-6 record this season.
Dover-Sherborn is on the road again on Wednesday to play Dedham at 4:15 p.m. Dedham is coming into the contest with four straight wins at home, so Dover-Sherborn will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Ursuline Academy will take on Fontbonne Academy at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Ursuline Academy and Fontbonne Academy are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
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