Marquette Catholic was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 8-1 to the Jersey Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Marquette Catholic of the 17-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Jersey's part, Ashlyn Brown made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). Brown has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 16 consecutive pitching appearances. Brown was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Chloe Beemer, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Anna Kribs, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Marquette Catholic's loss dropped their record down to 4-15. As for Jersey, their win ended a 13-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 5-13.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Marquette Catholic will challenge Cahokia at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Cahokia is coming into the game with five straight defeats at home, meaning Marquette Catholic will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Jersey, they will head out on the road to face off against Highland at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Jersey is facing Highland at the right time seeing as Highland is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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