Cardinal Newman is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 13-1 to the Hammond Skyhawks on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cardinal Newman of the 17-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Wednesday.
For Hammond's part, Grace Beacham was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Beacham has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Beacham was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Madge Miller and Ana Lu Muela Kiser did most of the damage at the plate: Miller scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3, while Muela Kiser went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, a triple, and a run. Miller has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. Another player making a difference was Eliza Spratlin, who scored two runs and stole four bases.
Cardinal Newman's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Hammond, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-2-1.
Cardinal Newman does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hammond, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Providence Athletic Club at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Hammond is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.2 runs per game this season.
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