Softball Game Recap: Mount Mercy Academy Comes Up Short

By Team Reports May 2, 2024, 3:41pm

Softball Recap: Mount Mercy Academy Magic vs. St. Mary's Lancers

Mount Mercy Academy fell victim to St. Mary and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 11-0 to the St. Mary's Lancers. Mount Mercy Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

For St. Mary's part, Mount Mercy Academy's batters probably weren't too happy with Olivia Lange, who pitched a no hitter and racked up ten Ks (she gave up no walks).

At the plate, Alexa Saunders was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Lauren Henrich, who went 2-for-2 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.

Mount Mercy Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for St. Mary's, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-2.

Mount Mercy Academy will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Mount St. Mary Academy, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Mount St. Mary Academy is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning Mount Mercy Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for St. Mary's, they will challenge Horseheads at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.

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