Softball Preview: Mercyhurst Prep Lakers vs. Harbor Creek Huskies
Mercyhurst Prep is 0-7 against Harbor Creek since May of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Mercyhurst Prep Lakers will look to defend their home field against the Harbor Creek Huskies at 7:00 p.m.
Mercyhurst Prep kicked off their season on the road on Wednesday and hit a couple of potholes. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 15-2 walloping at the hands of Fairview. The loss means Mercyhurst Prep is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last contest, Harbor Creek made sure to put some runs up on the board against Breckinridge County last Thursday. Harbor Creek blew past Breckinridge County 14-4.
Addison Lucas made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also only allowed one walk). Lucas was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with five RBI, a stolen base, and a run.
In other batting news, Annabella Cipalla was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Maggie Konieczki, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-6.
Mercyhurst Prep might still be hurting after the 22-0 defeat they got from Harbor Creek in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Can Mercyhurst Prep avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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