After a string of five wins, Crest Ridge's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Concordia Fighting Orioles. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Crest Ridge has scored all season.
For Concordia's part, Olivia Hemme was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Hemme has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Hemme was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Addison Roepe was incredible, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run. Another player making a difference was Kiya Inman, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Having lost for the first time this season, Crest Ridge fell to 5-1. As for Concordia, they pushed their record up to 9-2 with that victory, which was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Crest Ridge will square off against St. Paul Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Crest Ridge is facing St. Paul Lutheran at the right time seeing as St. Paul Lutheran is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Concordia, they will head out on the road to challenge Kingsville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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