East Lansing extended their losing streak to six on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 1-12 in the process. They came up short against the Lansing Catholic Cougars, falling 15-3. The Trojans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2021.
East Lansing saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jade Saint-Dic, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Sophia Troshak also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
As for Lansing Catholic, the victory was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-3. Considering they have won seven matches by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
On Lansing Catholic's side, Zoey Gruber was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Gruber has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 2-for-4. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Katy Howard, who went 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Sydney Convey was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. East Lansing will face off against St. Johns at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lansing Catholic, they will challenge Ionia at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in the Cougars' favor as the squad sits on six straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while the Bulldogs have been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.
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