St. Thomas Aquinas was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the St. Scholastica Doves. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Doves this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 29-18 back in February.
Rylie Inzinna put in work no matter where she played. She pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. That's the fewest earned runs she has allowed since back in February. She was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. That home run was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Lylah Madere was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Leah Mayeur was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases.
St. Thomas Aquinas' defeat dropped their record down to 6-12. As for St. Scholastica, the win got them back to even at 8-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. St. Thomas Aquinas will challenge Sumner at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for St. Scholastica, they will face off against French Settlement at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Doves' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 6.6 runs per game this season.
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