Lockland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 7-2 to the Clark Montessori Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lockland of the 11-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Clark Montessori's part, Calvin Acosta was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Acosta has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Acosta was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Garvin Dixon was a standout: he scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Mikias Maher, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Lockland's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Clark Montessori, the victory got them back to even at 5-5.
While Lockland had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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