Analy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Montgomery Vikings by a score of 3-2. Analy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Montgomery apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April.
Bella Jurek put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Jurek was even better at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
Jurek wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kylee Bauman, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Montgomery's side, the team relied heavily on Elle Picard, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Mia Robinson, who went 1-for-4 with a home run.
Analy's defeat dropped their record down to 10-10. As for Montgomery, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-11-1.
Analy will be playing at home against Cardinal Newman at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Cardinal Newman will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Analy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Montgomery, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Windsor at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Montgomery is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home.
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