Arlington extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to ten on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 0-7 in the process. They came up short against the Alcester-Hudson Cubs, falling 19-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cardinals of the 8-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Alcester-Hudson, the victory was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 10-1. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by ten runs or more this season.
For Alcester-Hudson's part, Emma Moller made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Moller has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
In other batting news, Laney Decker was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Paxtyn Moller was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Coming up, Arlington will head out on the road to challenge Oldham-Ramona/R at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Cardinals are facing the Rutland at the right time seeing as the Rutland are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Alcester-Hudson, they have already played their next matchup, a 6-0 win against Freeman on the 26th.
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