Marian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They suffered a tough 11-2 loss at the hands of the Central Catholic Fighting Irish. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Marian of the 10-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Tuesday.
For Central Catholic's part, Ella Schuberg was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Schuberg has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Schuberg was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Addison Brinkman, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Kelly Kitz was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Marian's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Central Catholic, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marian will take on Renaissance at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Central Catholic, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Maumee at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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