Sandy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 10-3 loss at the hands of the Central Catholic Rams. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Sandy of the 3-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Sandy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Taylor Donahue, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and a triple. Another player making a difference was Kendall Wickizer, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
On Central Catholic's side, Gracie Huston spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up 17 Ks. Huston has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 12 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Central Catholic got a massive performance out of Olivia Pompetti, who scored two runs while going 4-for-4. Elle Merlino was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Sandy's loss dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Central Catholic, the victory was the 11th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sandy will take on Clackamas at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Central Catholic, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Nelson at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Central Catholic will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
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