Central had lost six straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 3-11 to make it seven. They lost 11-1 to the John Carroll Catholic Golden Rams. That's two games in a row now that the Cobras have lost by exactly ten runs.
As for John Carroll Catholic, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-5. They not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since March 3rd (when they won 20-1).
For John Carroll Catholic's part, Makayla Ortiz made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and not a single walk). Ortiz has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season.
Looking ahead, Central will take on Master's Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Patriots' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Cobras' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for John Carroll Catholic, they will take on Aubrey Rogers in a tournament on Friday.
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