Lourdes was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 16-1 to the Cambria-Friesland Hilltoppers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lourdes of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Cambria-Friesland's part, Enya Heller was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). Heller has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Heller was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ashley Ramirez, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Lilianna Oft was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Lourdes' loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Cambria-Friesland, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lourdes will take on Montello at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Montello is coming into the contest with seven straight defeats on the road, meaning Lourdes will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Cambria-Friesland, they will be playing at home against Oakfield at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Oakfield: 2.8, Cambria-Friesland: 2.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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