Father Ryan had to endure an eight-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the Brentwood Academy Eagles out 6-5. This was payback for Father Ryan, who suffered a 5-4 loss the last time these two teams met.
For Brentwood Academy's part, Cayla Clemmer was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Clemmer has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Clemmer was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Abbie O'Cull made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Father Ryan made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-7. As for Brentwood Academy, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-10-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Father Ryan's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Pope John Paul II at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Pope John Paul II is coming into the match with five straight losses on the road, meaning Father Ryan will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Brentwood Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Harpeth Hall at 4:30 p.m. Brentwood Academy is facing Harpeth Hall at the right time seeing as Harpeth Hall is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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