Forest Hills Eastern had lost three straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 14-5 to make it four. They lost 7-1 to the Catholic Central Cougars. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, the Hawks couldn't push the score so high this time.
Forest Hills Eastern saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Samantha Hancart, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
As for Catholic Central, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 14-0-1. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten contests by six runs or more this season.
On Catholic Central's side, A Owen was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Owen was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
In other batting news, R Lyons was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was A Howard, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Catholic Central beat Forest Hills Eastern by a score of 19-12 later that day.
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