Softball Recap: Hackley Hornets vs. Marymount Lions
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Hackley had no problem doing just that on Monday. They put the hurt on the Marymount Lions with a sharp 12-1 win. The result was nothing new for Hackley, who have now won 13 games by six runs or more so far this season.
Andrea Hegarty was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 18 over seven innings pitched. Hegarty has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Hegarty was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, eight RBI, and a double while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Ellie Firsenbaum was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Gabrielle Paes was another key contributor, scoring four runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
The victory was the sixth in a row for Hackley, bringing their record for this year to 15-1.
As of now, neither they nor Marymount have any future games scheduled.
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