Collegiate extended their losing streak to six on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 1-13 in the process. They lost 19-4 to the Saint Gertrude Gators. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Gators this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-2 back in March.
Harper Murphy was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
As for Saint Gertrude, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-8. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by ten runs or more this season.
On Saint Gertrude's side, Sophia Covington and Sophie Sims were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Covington tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Sims struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances. At the plate, Covington went 3-for-5 with four RBI and one double, while Sims went a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most RBI Sims has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Campbell Kincaid was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ali Sprouse, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Coming up, Collegiate will head out to challenge St. Catherine's at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Saints' pitching crew has only allowed 1.9 runs per game this season, so the Cougars' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Saint Gertrude, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Christchurch School at 4:30 p.m.
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