Oceanside was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 6-1 to the Belfast Lions. Oceanside was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Belfast apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Belfast's part, Emma Tripp spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 13 Ks. Tripp has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Katience Parenteau and Gracie Moore did most of the damage at the plate: Parenteau went 3-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run, while Moore went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a double. Parenteau has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kloe Luce, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI.
Oceanside's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Belfast, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Oceanside will head out on the road to face off against Medomak Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Belfast, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Camden Hills at 4:00 p.m. Belfast will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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