Collegiate had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Saint Gertrude Gators by a score of 10-5 on Thursday. This was payback for Collegiate, who suffered a 14-13 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Olivia Tull was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Leah Proffitt, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
On Saint Gertrude's side, S Sims put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Sims was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with an RBI.
In other batting news, A Okay was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Even though they lost, Saint Gertrude kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Collegiate's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-11. As for Saint Gertrude, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
Collegiate has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Norfolk Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Norfolk Academy has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.8 runs per game on average), something Collegiate will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Saint Gertrude, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Collegiate at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Collegiate is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
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