Softball Recap: Academy Park starts season with defeat at home

By Team Reports Apr 15, 2024, 6:18pm

Softball Recap: Academy Park Knights vs. Interboro Buccaneers

Academy Park couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. Their rough 18-0 loss to the Interboro Buccaneers on Monday might stick with them for a while. The defeat means Academy Park is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.

For Interboro's part, Julia Bergen was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Bergen has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Bergen was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.

In other batting news, Maryanna Nagle and Vanessa Harrity did most of the damage at the plate: Nagle went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base, while Harrity got on base in all three of her plate appearances with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Sam Lovecchio was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.

The victory made it two in a row for Interboro and bumps their season record up to 5-3.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Academy Park will take on Friends' Central at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Interboro, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast Catholic at 3:45 a.m.

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