Cardinal Gibbons can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Monday. They walked away with a 6-2 victory over the Sanderson Spartans. Cardinal Gibbons' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Layce Chappell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two earned runs on eight hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Mallory Kelly and Bridget Mazzo did most of the damage at the plate: Kelly scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4, while Mazzo scored a run while going 3-for-4.
On Sanderson's side, Lily Thorpe was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up two earned (and four unearned) runs off ten hits (and not a single walk). Thorpe was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Cardinal Gibbons made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3. As for Sanderson, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-3-1.
Cardinal Gibbons will have a chance to go back-to-back against Sanderson: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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