John Carroll Catholic had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 15-5 margin over the Leeds Greenwave on Monday. John Carroll Catholic's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Kindal Whistle made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Whistle was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Mallory Ogle was a standout: she got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Emily Williams, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double.
On Leeds' side, Sophie Gromko made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-4 with an RBI. Another player making a difference was Katelyn Howard, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
John Carroll Catholic's win bumped their record up to 8-17. As for Leeds, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 15-8-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. John Carroll Catholic will take on Mortimer Jordan at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mortimer Jordan's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so John Carroll Catholic's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Leeds, they will head out on the road to face off against Pleasant Grove at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Leeds is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.7 runs per game this season.
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