It was a good run, but Cardinal Gibbons unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of the Westminster Academy Lions by a score of 5-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cardinal Gibbons of the 6-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Lydia Berent was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she pitched 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Berent has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Berent was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Morgan Beavers made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
On Westminster Academy's side, Ava Salvino spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Makenzie Foster was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a double. Olivia Holland was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Cardinal Gibbons' loss dropped their record down to 13-4. As for Westminster Academy, they pushed their record up to 14-7 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Cardinal Gibbons will square off against St. Thomas Aquinas at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. St. Thomas Aquinas will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Westminster Academy, they will be playing at home against West Broward at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. West Broward is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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