Central Catholic dropped their record down to 8-8 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They lost 12-1 to the Lumen Christi Catholic Titans. The Fighting Irish were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Titans earlier this season, when they won 2-1.
As for Lumen Christi Catholic, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 11-5 record. The result was nothing new for the Titans, who have now won nine contests by six runs or more so far this season.
For Lumen Christi Catholic's part, Ollie Powers made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Powers has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Lumen Christi Catholic let Codi Ruge and Bella Wrozek run wild. Ruge went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run, while Wrozek went 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI. Those two hits gave Wrozek a new career-high. Laney Barancin was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Central Catholic will venture away from home to face off against Marian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lumen Christi Catholic, they will head out to square off against St. Catherine of Siena Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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