Softball Recap: Upper Dublin Cardinals vs. Gwynedd Mercy Academy Monarchs
There's no place like home for Upper Dublin, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over the Gwynedd Mercy Academy Monarchs on Monday. That's more bragging rights for Upper Dublin, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Kyla Garrison was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Garrison has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Garrison was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Madden Reilly was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
The victory got Upper Dublin back to even at 2-2.
Upper Dublin will head out on the road to take on Wissahickon at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Upper Dublin is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Gwynedd Mercy Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Nazareth Academy at 3:30 p.m.
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