Our Lady of Lourdes was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They lost 18-2 to the Wallkill Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Our Lady of Lourdes of the 7-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Wallkill's part, Conner Griffin made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. Griffin has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Griffin was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with four RBI and a run.
In other batting news, Mason Franklin was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Ryan Rauschenbach was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Our Lady of Lourdes' defeat dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Wallkill, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 11-0.
Our Lady of Lourdes will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Saugerties at 4:30 p.m. As for Wallkill, they will head out on the road to challenge Newburgh Free Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Newburgh Free Academy is on a three-game streak of home wins, Wallkill a four-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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