Saint Viator was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 12-3 to the Benet Academy Redwings. That's two games in a row now that Saint Viator has lost by exactly nine runs.
Jillian Bollard was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
On Benet Academy's side, Alexandra O?Rourke spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits. O?Rourke has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Bridget Chapman and Nina Pesare did most of the damage at the plate: Chapman scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Pesare scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Pesare has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lanie Rosner, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Saint Viator's loss dropped their record down to 8-17. As for Benet Academy, the victory (which was their 12th in a row) raised their record to 15-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Saint Viator will take on Crystal Lake Central at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Benet Academy, they will be playing at home against Naperville Central at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Benet Academy will be looking to keep their eight-game home win streak alive.
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