Charlotte extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 17 on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 0-6 in the process. They came up short against the Lansing Catholic Cougars, falling 18-0. The Orioles were not able to make up for their loss to the Cougars from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
Charlotte saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gracie Ruttman, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. That stolen base was Ruttman's first of the season.
As for Lansing Catholic, they now have a winning record of 3-2. Considering they have won three contests by more than 17 runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Lansing Catholic's side, Zoey Gruber was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Gruber was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Lansing Catholic let Avery Dunneback and Taylor Dunneback run wild. Avery went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple, while Taylor went a perfect 3-for-3 with two triples, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Natalie Young, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Charlotte will take on Bath at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lansing Catholic, they will square off against Mason at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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