The University Cougars will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the East River Falcons at 6:00 p.m. University will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
Thursday just wasn't the day for University's offense. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 15-0 walloping at the hands of Winter Park two weeks ago.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought match, but East River had to settle for a 6-5 defeat against Harmony on Wednesday. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for East River in their matchups with Harmony: they've now lost three in a row.
Katherine Sanchez spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Jenna McCormick was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jesse Irazarry, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
University's defeat dropped their record down to 0-10. As for East River, their loss dropped their record down to 7-4.
University suffered a grim 11-3 defeat to East River in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Will University have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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