For the first time this season, Eisenhower will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They are taking a road trip to take on the Mercyhurst Prep Lakers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Eisenhower is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight games dating back to last season two weeks ago. They lost 16-0 to East Forest/West Forest.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mercyhurst Prep). They were the clear victors by a 16-1 margin over Cathedral Prep on Monday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Lakers.
Jocelyn Jordan and Rylee Beebe made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Jordan pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Beebe tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. At the plate, Jordan went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double, while Beebe went 1-for-2 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Abby Bender was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Kara Dugan, who went 2-for-3 with two triples, four RBI, and two runs.
Mercyhurst Prep was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .464. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cathedral Prep only posted a batting average of .143.
Mercyhurst Prep's record now sits at 3-1. As for Eisenhower, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
