If St. Michael the Archangel was feeling good off their 12-0 takedown of Lexington on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The St. Michael the Archangel Guardians fell just short of the Clinton Cardinals by a score of 3-2 on Saturday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Guardians of the 11-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Sophie Young spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, St. Michael the Archangel saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sophia Infranca, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
St. Michael the Archangel now has a losing record at 6-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. St. Michael the Archangel's road trip will continue as they head out to face Lafayette County at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Clinton, they will square off against Warrensburg at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last five games Clinton has played (dating back to last season) have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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