Lindenwold extended their losing streak to six on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 1-6 in the process. They lost 19-2 to the Gateway Regional Gators. That's two games in a row now that the Lions have lost by exactly 17 runs.
Aaleah Smith was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 1-for-1 with three stolen bases. Those stolen bases marked the first that she has snagged this season. Another player making a difference was Giselle Ontiveros, who got on base in both of her plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Gateway Regional's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-7. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Gateway Regional's side, the team relied heavily on Emma Worthington, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. Worthington continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Peyton Cutler was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lindenwold will challenge Paulsboro at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Gateway Regional, they will take on Haddon Heights at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. The Garnets will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Gators surely won't give up without a fight.
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