Clearwater Central Catholic dropped their record down to 9-11 on Thursday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Countryside Cougars by a score of 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Marauders have suffered since February 27, 2024.
Isabella Mendizabal was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Keeland Moore also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
As for Countryside, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-11. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since April 16, 2024.
On Countryside's side, Kaitlyn Crouch made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off 11 hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts Crouch has posted since back in February of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Elizabeth Frizzle was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. Kimberly Crouch was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Clearwater Central Catholic will venture away from home to square off against Saint Stephen's Episcopal at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Countryside, they will face off against River Ridge at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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