Colerain extended their losing streak to five on Monday, dropping them down to 3-8. They lost 24-3 to the Lakota West Firebirds. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Firebirds this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-2 back in March.
Colerain saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Rylee Selmeyer, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one run. Mackenzie Witt also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
As for Lakota West, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 7-6. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Lakota West's side, Lyla Gully made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Gully was also big at the plate, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with one home run and four runs. Those four runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Paige Kopp was incredible, going 2-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Leah Witmer, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three RBI and one run.
Colerain didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 14-4 loss against St. Ursula Academy on the 14th. As for Lakota West, they will be playing at home against Mason at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Firebirds' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Comets have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season.
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