O'Bryant extended their losing streak to six on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 3-7 in the process. They fell 8-4 to the Ursuline Academy Bears. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bears this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-1 two weeks ago.
As for Ursuline Academy, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-7. With that victory, they brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
For Ursuline Academy's part, Emersyn Smart made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Smart has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Celia Mitchell was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Lila Cownie was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. O'Bryant will welcome Lynn Classical at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Ursuline Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Bellingham at 3:45 p.m.
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