Santa Fe Catholic dropped their record down to 10-3 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They fell just short of the Cambridge Christian Lancers by a score of 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Hawks have suffered since March 6th.
Claire McGee put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 16 batters over eight innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
McGee wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Anna Lauk, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
As for Cambridge Christian, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since March 6th.
On Cambridge Christian's side, Ella Swigart spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, Tessa Nichols was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Sloane Gaertner, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Coincidentally, Santa Fe Catholic and Cambridge Christian will both be playing Grace Christian the next time they take the field. The Hawks will host the Patriots at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Lancers will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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