La Plata had lost three straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped down to 3-6 to make it four. They came up short against the Northeast Bearcats, falling 10-2. If the Bulldogs were looking for revenge after losing 13-1 to the Bearcats when the teams met back in October of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Northeast, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games.
For Northeast's part, Olivia Cross was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Cross has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season.
In other batting news, Brooklee Harrison and Chloe Brumley did most of the damage at the plate: Harrison went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run, while Brumley went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Melia Gittemeier, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Looking ahead, La Plata will be playing at home against Meadville at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Northeast, they will head out to face off against Slater at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed nine runs per game on average), something the Bearcats will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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