Softball Game Preview: Gwynedd Mercy Academy Monarchs vs. Villa Joseph Marie Jems

The Gwynedd Mercy Academy Monarchs are taking a road trip to square off against the Villa Joseph Marie Jems at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Gwynedd Mercy Academy has given up an average of 9.1 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Gwynedd Mercy Academy is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Wednesday. They took a 12-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of Merion Mercy Academy.

Natalie Kelley was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Gianna Rubino also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Villa Joseph Marie, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They came out on top against Lansdale Catholic by a score of 4-0 on Wednesday.

Delaney Radtke made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

In other batting news, Megan Cassidy was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.

Villa Joseph Marie is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-9 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Gwynedd Mercy Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-11.