Carver was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They lost 21-7 to the Lindblom Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Carver of the 24-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
For Lindblom's part, Simone Bishop made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched an inning while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Bishop was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Laylah Outlaw, who fired off three home runs, seven RBI, and four runs while going 3-for-3. She hasn't dropped below three hits for five straight games. Another player making a difference was Kiersten Gaines, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Carver's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Lindblom, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-4.
Carver does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lindblom, they will head out on the road to square off against Lane Tech at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Lindblom knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past seven matches -- so hopefully Lane Tech likes a good challenge.
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