Cardinal Mooney extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 4-9 in the process. They came up short against the Columbiana Clippers, falling 15-0. The match marked the first time this year in which the Cardinals were not able to get on the board.
As for Columbiana, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.8 runs over those games.
For Columbiana's part, Caitlynn Pleska was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Pleska has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maryn Hepler, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Another player making a difference was Ella Dota, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Cardinal Mooney will face off against Liberty at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Columbiana, they will take on Southeast at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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