Berne Union was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 10-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Fisher Catholic Irish. That's two games in a row now that Berne Union has lost by exactly five runs.
Karlee Morgan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Mia Hintz and Aleah Smiley stepped up to the plate in a big way. Hintz scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Smiley went 2-for-3 with three RBI.
On Fisher Catholic's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Lauren Kersell gave up just two earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. Kersell has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ava Brue, who went 1-for-2 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Lucy Watkins was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Berne Union's loss dropped their record down to 11-11. As for Fisher Catholic, the win (which was their 13th in a row) raised their record to 16-2.
Berne Union will head out on the road to take on Wellington School at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Wellington School is coming into the game with five straight victories at home, so Berne Union will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Fisher Catholic will take on Grove City Christian at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Fisher Catholic knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully Grove City Christian likes a good challenge.
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