Routt Catholic had lost 15 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 0-16 to make it 16. They lost 17-1 to the Pittsfield Saukees. The Rockets were not able to make up for their loss to the Saukees from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
As for Pittsfield, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 16-7-1. The result was nothing new for the Saukees, who have now won 11 games by six runs or more so far this season.
For Pittsfield's part, Lila Simon was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Simon has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Pittsfield got a massive performance out of Josie McClintock, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI McClintock has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Dippel, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Routt Catholic will venture away from home to take on Jacksonville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Pittsfield, they will challenge Seymour at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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