On Tuesday, Olympic Heights fell victim to Cardinal Newman and an airtight pitching staff. They ended up on the bad side, suffering a rough 15-0 run at the hands of the Cardinal Newman Crusaders. This game marked the first time this year that Olympic Heights was unable to compete.
Sofia Colangelo was a key element in the role of Cardinal Newman, no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, as she pitched five innings, allowing no earned runs and recording just one hit while striking out 14. Colangelo is a reliable player who hasn't allowed more than two walks in five consecutive games. Colangelo was active at the plate as well, reaching base and scoring an RBI in three of her five at-bats.
In other hitting news, the team relied heavily on Reece Khanna, who went 4-for-4 with one home run, six RBIs, and three RBIs. She's in great shape when it comes to hitting, and she's had three or more hits in her last three games. Another player who made a difference was Valeria Estrada, who went 3-for-4 with three runs and a stolen base.
Olympic Heights has lost three games in a row, falling to 2 wins and 6 losses. It was Cardinal Newman's sixth straight win, bringing his record this year to 7-2.
Olympic Heights is scheduled to defend its home field on Tuesday against Atlantic at 6:03 p.m. Cardinal Newman is scheduled to remain on the road Wednesday and play against Gray's Day at 4:30 p.m. Cardinal Newman One thing that works in their favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three contests.
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