Goretti was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 17-1 to the St. James Saints. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Goretti of the 21-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Goretti saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bailey Summers, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On St. James' side, Grace McMahon was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. McMahon was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with two triples, two runs, and two RBI.
In other pitching news, Lily Schlotterbeck looked comfortable as she went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Carli Mazaleski and Claire Barnes did most of the damage at the plate: Mazaleski went 4-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and two doubles, while Barnes fired off three doubles, three RBI, and two runs while going 4-for-4. Barnes hasn't dropped below three RBI for three straight games. Mackenzie Griffith was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three runs.
Goretti's loss dropped their record down to 4-9. As for St. James, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Goretti will take on Allegany at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. Allegany is coming into the matchup with six straight wins on the road, so Goretti will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for St. James, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Foxcroft at 4:15 p.m. St. James is facing Foxcroft at the right time seeing as Foxcroft is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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