Ottawa Hills extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 19 on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-12 in the process. They lost 15-0 to the Forest Hills Central Rangers. Unfortunately, that's the fourth time they've come up short against the Rangers this season, with their most recent loss being a 17-0 defeat on Monday.
As for Forest Hills Central, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-10. Considering they have won six matchups by more than ten runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
For Forest Hills Central's part, Brooke Cullinane was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Cullinane has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last 11 games.
In other batting news, Karianna Wierenga was a standout: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. She 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 Micah McClarty, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ottawa Hills will take on Forest Hills Eastern at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bengals' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hawks have averaged an impressive 12.4 runs per game this season. As for Forest Hills Central, they will head out to square off against Covenant Christian at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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