Softball Game Recap: Blair Academy Bucs vs. Mercersburg Academy Blue Storm

By Team Reports Apr 6, 2024, 5:54pm

Softball Recap: Blair Academy Bucs vs. Mercersburg Academy Blue Storm

Blair Academy won the last time they faced Mercersburg Academy, and things went their way on Saturday too. The Blair Academy Bucs came out on top in a nail-biter against the Mercersburg Academy Blue Storm and snuck past 4-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Blair Academy.

For Mercersburg Academy's part, Quinlan Caretti was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Caretti has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Kamden Jenkins was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.

Blair Academy's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Mercersburg Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Blair Academy will square off against Peddie at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Mercersburg Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Spring Mills at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

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