Gateway came out on top against Carrick on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive 11-run fourth inning. The Gators blew past the Raiders 14-2. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 11-8 back in March.
Meghan Marsh made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Marsh was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Those two hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Alayna Dawson was incredible, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. Malia Clemens was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.
Gateway always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .562. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Carrick only posted an OBP of .300.
Gateway's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-11. As for Carrick, their loss dropped their record down to 6-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gateway will head out to face off against Woodland Hills at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Gators are facing the Wolverines at the right time seeing as the Wolverines are stuck on an 11-game losing streak. As for Carrick, they will venture away from home to challenge Avella at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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