Montini Catholic was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 9-3 to the Fenwick Friars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Montini Catholic of the 3-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Fenwick's part, Sophie Stone made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Stone was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gabriella Simon, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Leah Lowery was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Montini Catholic's defeat dropped their record down to 8-19. As for Fenwick, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-6.
Montini Catholic will take on Loyola Academy at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Loyola Academy is coming into the match with three straight wins at home, so Montini Catholic will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Fenwick will take on St. Laurence at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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