Cardinal Newman's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Forest Hill Falcons a 20-0 shutout. The victory continues a trend for the Crusaders in their matchups with the Falcons: they've now won seven in a row.
Maeve Adams was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.
Elle Perrotto
| 04/07/25 @ Forest Hill | 4 |
| 02/20/25 @ Boca Raton | 3 |
| 03/19/25 vs Seminole Ridge | 1 |
| 03/07/25 vs Forest Hill | 1 |
| 02/28/25 @ John Carroll Catholic | 1 |
In other batting news, Reese Khanna and Elle Perrotto did most of the damage at the plate: Khanna went 3-for-4 with four runs, one triple, and one stolen base, while Perrotto went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, four RBI, and one double. Those four runs gave Perrotto a new career-high. Annabelle Walsh also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Cardinal Newman always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .694. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Cardinal Newman's record is now 4-12. As for Forest Hill, they dropped their record down to 1-12 with the loss, which was their eighth straight at home.
Cardinal Newman has already played their next matchup, a 17-1 win against Berean Christian on the 8th. As for Forest Hill, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 14-12 defeat against Royal Palm Beach on the 14th.
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