Collegiate was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 31-30 heartbreaker at the hands of the Norfolk Academy Bulldogs. Even if the Cougars couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Mary Ann Zyglocke and Harper Murphy did some serious damage despite the final result: Zyglocke scored five runs and stole two bases while getting on base in five of her seven plate appearances, while Murphy got on base in five of her seven plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Zyglocke also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was McKenzie Patterson, who scored five runs and stole two bases while getting on base in five of her seven plate appearances.
Collegiate's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Norfolk Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-3 record this season.
Collegiate has already played their next game, a 21-2 victory against St. Margaret's on the 8th. As for Norfolk Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 10-8 defeat against Catholic on the 8th.
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