Forest Park was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 14-5 to the Southridge Raiders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Forest Park of the 13-10 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Kaitlyn Randle made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Rheyse Fleck, who went 2-for-3 with a home run.
Even though they lost, Forest Park lost a few balls and finished the game with five home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
On Southridge's side, Millie Hunter spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. Hunter has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Southridge let Molly Schwartz and Keegan LaRoche loose on the outfield. Schwartz scored three runs while going 2-for-4, while LaRoche scored a run while going 4-for-5. Camryn Nalley was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
Forest Park's defeat dropped their record down to 6-13. As for Southridge, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Forest Park will challenge Heritage Hills at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Heritage Hills is coming into the contest with five straight losses at home, meaning Forest Park will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Southridge, they will head out on the road to face off against Jasper at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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