Badin dropped their record down to 16-4 on Monday, which also ended the team's seven-game streak of wins at home. They lost 11-3 to Mount Notre Dame. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Rams, who until this match were averaging three runs allowed.
Judy Harris was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Mount Notre Dame, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.1 runs on average over those games.
On Mount Notre Dame's side, Audrey Gildea made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Gildea has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
In other batting news, Kat Zielinski was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was McKenna Manley, who went 2-for-5 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Badin will take on Ursuline Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mount Notre Dame, they will face off against Lakota East at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Thunderhawks will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Mount Notre Dame surely won't give up without a fight.
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