Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Notre Dame couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell 8-5 to the Calvary Baptist Academy Cavaliers on Friday. Notre Dame's loss signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Malayna Daigle was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off two home runs and four RBI while going 3-for-4.
On Calvary Baptist Academy's side, Kynzee Anderson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. Anderson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Mallory Carver, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. Baylor Bockhaus was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Notre Dame's defeat dropped their record down to 29-7. As for Calvary Baptist Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won 20 of their last 21 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 34-2 record this season.
Notre Dame does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Calvary Baptist Academy, they will take on Houma Christian on Saturday. Houma Christian is coming into the matchup with five straight wins on the road, so Calvary Baptist Academy will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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