Girard was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Fairview Tigers. The Yellowjackets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Cate Bennett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Danielle Suscheck made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one double. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
Girard's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Fairview, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 3-6.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Girard will square off against rival Cathedral Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Fairview is set to challenge their familiar foe Northwestern at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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