After flying high against Rockford Auburn on Saturday, Carmel came back down to earth. The Carmel Corsairs fell just short of the Rockford Auburn Knights by a score of 6-4 on Saturday. Carmel was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Rockford Auburn apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played.
Emma Carney was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Kaitlyn Konen was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
On Rockford Auburn's side, Alyssa Lowery spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. Lowery has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jayden Moss, who went 1-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Eva Ostergard, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Carmel's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-16. As for Rockford Auburn, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-13 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Carmel will take on Saint Viator at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Saint Viator is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Rockford Auburn, they will play host again on Wednesday to welcome DeKalb, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. DeKalb is coming into the match with ten straight defeats on the road, meaning Rockford Auburn will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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