Leeds was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. Their rough 15-5 loss to the John Carroll Catholic Cavaliers might stick with them for a while. Leeds was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as John Carroll Catholic apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February.
Sophie Gromko was cooking despite her team's loss, going 4-for-4 with an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Chesney Robison, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On John Carroll Catholic's side, Kindal Whistle made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Whistle was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Mallory Ogle was a standout: she got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Emily Williams, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double.
Leeds' loss dropped their record down to 15-8-1. As for John Carroll Catholic, their win bumped their record up to 8-17.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Leeds is on the road again on Tuesday to play Pleasant Grove at 4:30 p.m. Leeds is facing Pleasant Grove at the right time seeing as Pleasant Grove is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for John Carroll Catholic, they will head out on the road to take on Mortimer Jordan at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mortimer Jordan's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so John Carroll Catholic's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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