The University Lab Cubs will head out on the road to take on the Catholic - N.I. Panthers at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
On Saturday, University Lab earned a 10-6 win over Central Private. The victory was just what University Lab needed coming off of a 16-1 defeat in their prior match.
Kelsey Maloney made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Maloney has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Maloney was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, University Lab got a massive performance out of Charlotte Lowe, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Morgan Jackson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Catholic - N.I. unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Saturday. They fell victim to a rough 18-10 loss at the hands of New Iberia. Catholic - N.I. has not had much luck with New Iberia recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
University Lab has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season. As for Catholic - N.I., their defeat dropped their record down to 12-9.
University Lab might still be hurting after the 18-7 loss they got from Catholic - N.I. when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Can University Lab avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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