UMS-Wright Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell just short of the St. Michael Catholic Cardinals by a score of 9-8. UMS-Wright Prep was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as St. Michael Catholic apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played on March 12th.
Ella Claire Sullivan and Emma Shepler did some serious damage despite the final result: Sullivan scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Shepler scored a run while going 3-for-4. Kenleigh Hess was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
On St. Michael Catholic's side, Emma Marlowe was incredible, going 5-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Emily Crosby, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
UMS-Wright Prep's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for St. Michael Catholic, their victory bumped their record up to 7-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. UMS-Wright Prep will face off against Cottage Hill Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Cottage Hill Christian Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so UMS-Wright Prep's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for St. Michael Catholic, they will head out on the road to square off against Mobile Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mobile Christian is coming into the contest with four straight wins at home, so St. Michael Catholic will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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