Lake Catholic had lost four straight at home, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 3-9 to make it five. They lost 18-1 to the Madison Blue Streaks. The Cougars were not able to make up for their loss to the Blue Streaks from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
As for Madison, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-4. Considering they have won seven matches by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Madison's part, Kara Mekulsia made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 14 over six innings pitched. Mekulsia has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 5-for-6 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one triple. Those five hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Tori Semple and Gianna LaMarco did most of the damage at the plate: Semple got on base in all five of her plate appearances with one home run, four RBI, and two runs, while LaMarco went 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most RBI LaMarco has posted since back in April. Ally Negin also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lake Catholic will head out to face off against Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Royals have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Madison, they will head out on the road to take on Elyria Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their 21st straight victory, something the Blue Streaks surely won't give up without a fight.
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