Softball Preview: Fairview Tigers vs. Mercyhurst Prep Lakers
Fairview is 7-0 against Mercyhurst Prep since April of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Fairview Tigers are on the road again to play the Mercyhurst Prep Lakers at 6:00 p.m. Fairview is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Fairview will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one run on Tuesday, then bounced right back against North East on Friday. Fairview was the clear victor by a 17-0 margin over North East. That 17 run margin sets a new team best for Fairview this season.
Carissa Worline was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over five innings pitched. Worline has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Worline was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run.
In other batting news, Jocelyn Terella was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Taylor Polach, who scored four runs and stole five bases while going 3-for-5.
Meanwhile, sadly, Mercyhurst Prep is still looking for their first win of the season after four contests. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 15-0 walloping at the hands of Fort LeBoeuf on Thursday.
Fairview has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season. As for Mercyhurst Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Everything went Fairview's way against Mercyhurst Prep in their previous matchup last Wednesday as Fairview made off with a 15-2 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Fairview since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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