Space Coast extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 12-9 in the process. They came up short against the Melbourne Central Catholic Hustlers, falling 12-1. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Vipers, who until this game were averaging 4.1 runs allowed.
As for Melbourne Central Catholic, the victory was the 11th in a row for them, bringing their record up to 16-3. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by six runs or more this season.
For Melbourne Central Catholic's part, Lilly Rollinger made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Rollinger has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March.
Rollinger wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Amanda Carter, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most RBI Carter has posted since back in February. Another was Madelyn Oesterle, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Space Coast will host Astronaut at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Vipers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the War Eagles have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Melbourne Central Catholic, they will welcome Okeechobee at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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