St. Bede was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Newark Norsemen. The Bruins were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Norsemen apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Chipper Rossi was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Lily Bosnich was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Ava Balestri, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
St. Bede's loss dropped their record down to 11-9. As for Newark, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-14-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. St. Bede will challenge Putnam County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Newark, they will venture away from home to challenge Coal City at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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