Softball Preview: Mercersburg Academy Blue Storm vs. Peddie Falcons
The Mercersburg Academy Blue Storm will head out on the road to face off against the Peddie Falcons at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Mercersburg Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
Mercersburg Academy took a loss when they played away from home last Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They came out on top against Goretti by a score of 8-5. The win was some much needed relief for Mercersburg Academy as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Quinlan Caretti spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Kamden Jenkins was a standout: she scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Jaz Garnett was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Peddie entered their contest against Blair Academy last Wednesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Peddie wound up on the wrong side of a rough 19-9 walloping at the hands of Blair Academy. Peddie has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Mercersburg Academy's victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Peddie, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Everything went Mercersburg Academy's way against Peddie when the teams last played back in May of 2023 as Mercersburg Academy made off with a 17-7 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Mercersburg Academy since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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