Softball Recap: Nichols Vikings vs. St. Mary's Lancers
Nichols was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 17-4 to the St. Mary's Lancers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Nichols of the 12-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Camryn Flanigan and Brynn Bacak did some serious damage despite the final result: Flanigan scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Bacak went 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Darcy Bartels, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
On St. Mary's side, the team relied heavily on Alexis Brown, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Lauren Payne was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Nichols' defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for St. Mary's, their victory bumped their record up to 7-4.
Nichols will be playing in front of their home fans against Nardin Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for St. Mary's, they are on the road again on Thursday to play Sacred Heart Academy at 4:30 p.m. St. Mary's is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
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