Lorain was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 18-14 to the Valley Forge Patriots. Even if the Titans couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Alayna Warren made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Ja'Ly Cortes was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs.
Lorain's defeat dropped their record down to 12-7. As for Valley Forge, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-19.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Lorain will face off against Brunswick at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Blue Devils' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Titans' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Valley Forge, they will head out to take on Riverside at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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