Mason extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to eight on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-7 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Lansing Catholic Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 10-9 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Lansing Catholic, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since April 25, 2024.
For Lansing Catholic's part, Zoey Gruber made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits. Gruber was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Avery Dunneback, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. Austynn Arellano was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs.
Coming up, Mason will host Williamston at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hornets have averaged an impressive 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Lansing Catholic, they will venture away from home to challenge Eaton Rapids at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Greyhounds will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Cougars surely won't give up without a fight.
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