After a string of 12 wins, Ada's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell just short of the New Bremen Cardinals by a score of 3-2. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, Ada couldn't push the score so high this time.
For New Bremen's part, Alayna Ross spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on two hits and racked up 15 Ks. Ross has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, New Bremen saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lydia Bushman, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and two RBI.
Ada's loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 17-3. As for New Bremen, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-12-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ada will take on Lincolnview at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lincolnview is on a three-game streak of home wins, Ada a six-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. As for New Bremen, they will head out on the road to square off against Minster at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Minster will roll in looking for their 24th straight victory, something New Bremen surely won't give up without a fight.
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