Cambridge Rindge & Latin extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 12 on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-9 in the process. They lost 18-3 to the Saugus Sachems. The matchup marked the Falcons' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
As for Saugus, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-5. The contest marked their most dominant win of the season.
For Saugus' part, Sofia McCarrier spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, Danica Schena and Lily Ventre did most of the damage at the plate: Schena went a perfect 5-for-5 with three stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI, while Ventre went a perfect 4-for-4 with six RBI, one triple, and one double. Schena has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Ariana Chianca, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cambridge Rindge & Latin will head out to take on Acton-Boxborough at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Saugus, they will challenge Salem at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Witches have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.4 runs per game on average), something the Sachems will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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