Oakland Catholic had to start their season on the road on Wednesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost 17-7 to the Taylor Allderdice Dragons. The loss leaves Oakland Catholic without a win on the season.
For Taylor Allderdice's part, Braelyn Altman made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Altman has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Altman was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Samantha Caruso, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen two or more in the last three games she's played. Delia Graham was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
The win for Taylor Allderdice keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oakland Catholic will take on Penn Hills at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Taylor Allderdice, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Obama Academy of International Studies at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Taylor Allderdice knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past six contests -- so hopefully Obama Academy of International Studies likes a good challenge.
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