Central Catholic came tearing into Monday's matchup with nine straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.2 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Union Titans and snuck past 6-5.
Gracie Huston spent all ten innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 18 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Portland Razo was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-5. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Elle Merlino was another key contributor, going 3-for-6 with a triple, a run, and a double.
Central Catholic pushed their record up to 14-2-1 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Union, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Central Catholic will head out on the road to face off against Sandy at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Central Catholic is facing Sandy at the right time seeing as Sandy is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Union, they will be playing at home against Skyview at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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