Collegiate extended their losing streak to five on Wednesday, dropping them down to 1-5. They lost 14-0 to the Catholic Crusaders. The game marked the first time this year in which the Cougars were not able to get on the board.
Collegiate saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Austyn Ennis, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. That hit marked the first that Ennis has got this season.
As for Catholic, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-7. That 14-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
On Catholic's side, Gia Kalapinski made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Kalapinski has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Catholic let Gabbi McDermott and Skyler Sharp run wild. McDermott went 3-for-4 with four runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Sharp went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Reaume, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Collegiate will face off against Miller School of Albemarle at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Catholic, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Maury at 4:30 p.m. on the 15th.
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