Softball Preview: Nardin Academy Gators vs. Nichols Vikings
Nardin Academy is 10-0 against Nichols since April of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Nardin Academy Gators will head out on the road to square off against the Nichols Vikings at 4:30 p.m. Nichols took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Nardin Academy, who comes in off a win.
Nardin Academy's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Mount Mercy Academy with a sharp 13-0 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Nardin Academy.
Emily Gorman was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Peyton Phelan was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with four RBI.
Meanwhile, Nichols had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of Mount St. Mary Academy by a score of 7-5. The defeat means Nichols is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
Nichols saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Reyes Rodriguez, who scored a run while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Brynn Bacak, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Nardin Academy took their win against Nichols in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 18-4. Does Nardin Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Nichols turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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