After flying high against Living Word Lutheran on Tuesday, Catholic Central came back down to earth. The Hilltoppers fell 13-9 to the Timberwolves on Wednesday. The Hilltoppers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Timberwolves earlier this season, when they won 14-7.
Isabella Gratton was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Roselyn Nickolai stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and two RBI. Amelia Foege was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Catholic Central's defeat was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Living Word Lutheran, the win got them back to even at 7-7.
Catholic Central has already played their next contest, a 5-1 loss against Lake Country Lutheran on the 14th. As for Living Word Lutheran, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 13-3 defeat against Brookfield Academy on the 14th.
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