Catholic Central is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 15-3 to the Triad Cardinals on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Catholic Central of the 17-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Triad's part, Kaydee Roberts was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits (and only one walk). Roberts has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Roberts was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Triad got a massive performance out of Lilly Greene, who scored a run while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Morgan Alexander, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Catholic Central's loss dropped their record down to 0-11. As for Triad, their victory bumped their record up to 3-14.
Catholic Central will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Fairbanks at 5:00 p.m. Fairbanks' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Catholic Central's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Triad, they will head out on the road to challenge Cedarville at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Triad is no doubt hoping to put an end to a nine-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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