Softball Recap: Notre Dame Academy Pandas vs. Highlands Bluebirds
After losing to Highlands the last time they met, Notre Dame Academy decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Notre Dame Academy Pandas narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Highlands Bluebirds 4-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for Notre Dame Academy.
Abby Turnpaugh spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Ava McKinley was excellent, scoring a run while going 1-for-2. Addison Zinser was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Highlands' side, Cam Markus made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Notre Dame Academy has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season. As for Highlands, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 16-8.
Notre Dame Academy will play host again on Thursday to welcome Bishop Brossart, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Notre Dame Academy is facing Bishop Brossart at the right time seeing as Bishop Brossart is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Highlands, they will head out on the road to challenge Campbell County at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Highlands' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Campbell County's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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