Guerin Catholic was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They fell just short of the North Central Panthers by a score of 13-12. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Guerin Catholic of the 19-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Brooklyn Fritsche led a balanced group of hitters, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Lauren Brady, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Guerin Catholic always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. That's the best OBP they've managed all season.
On North Central's side, Eliza Rammel was a standout: she went 1-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Taylor Nickols, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Guerin Catholic's defeat dropped their record down to 1-14. As for North Central, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Guerin Catholic is on the road again on Tuesday to play Lafayette Jefferson at 5:30 p.m. As for North Central, they will challenge Zionsville at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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