Joliet Catholic made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Providence Catholic, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Hilltoppers fell just short of the Celtics by a score of 4-2 on Tuesday. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Hilltoppers couldn't push the score so high this time.
Nina Sebahar was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI.
Sebahar wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Molly Ryan, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
Joliet Catholic has also been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 16-11 record this season. As for Providence Catholic, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 18-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Joliet Catholic will venture away from home to take on Wilmington at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hilltoppers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 10.6 runs per game this season. As for Providence Catholic, they will head out on the road to square off against Homewood-Flossmoor at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Vikings have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.14 runs per game on average), something the Celtics will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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