Softball Recap: Sacred Heart Academy Sharks vs. Nichols Vikings
Sacred Heart Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They came out on top against the Nichols Vikings by a score of 7-2. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Emma Grace Popp spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Sacred Heart Academy got a big performance out of Eileen Maney, who scored a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Rose Ciocca, who went 3-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
On Nichols' side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Reyes Rodriguez gave up three earned (and four unearned) runs on ten hits.
At the plate, Lillian Colpoys was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Sacred Heart Academy's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-6. As for Nichols, their loss was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sacred Heart Academy will take on Nardin Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Nardin Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Sacred Heart Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Nichols, they will be playing at home against St. Mary's at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. St. Mary's is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
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