Softball Recap: Ursuline Academy Bears vs. Fontbonne Academy Ducks
Ursuline Academy lost to Fontbonne Academy back in May of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Wednesday. The Ursuline Academy Bears walked away with a 5-2 win over the Fontbonne Academy Ducks. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Ursuline Academy.
Anna Kuchta made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). Kuchta has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Kuchta was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Kuchta wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Emersyn Smart, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and a double.
Ursuline Academy has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 10-6 record this season. As for Fontbonne Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
Ursuline Academy will have a chance to go back-to-back against Fontbonne Academy: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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