St. Anthony dropped to 5-4 on Wednesday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They came up short against the Charleston Trojans, falling 12-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Bulldogs have suffered since March 21st.
Julia Schultz made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Mallory Litz also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
As for Charleston, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-4 record. They not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 19, 2025 (when they won 13-0).
On Charleston's side, Raylin Cox spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. Those six strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Cox.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lainie Keefer, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 2-for-4. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Madisyn Watson, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Coming up, St. Anthony will welcome Mater Dei at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season. As for Charleston, they will venture away from home to take on Effingham at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. This will be the Trojans' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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