Trinity Prep had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt The First Academy on Thursday. The Trinity Prep Saints were the clear victor by an 8-1 margin over The First Academy Royals. The Saints might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by seven runs or more this season.
Mckenna Hawley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up 17 Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Naomi Tanielian, who scored two runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Emma Hartung, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Saints
| 03/06/25 vs The First Academy | 8-1 |
| 03/04/25 @ Lyman | 2-0 |
| 02/26/25 vs Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy | 11-0 |
| 02/25/25 vs Master's Academy | 1-0 |
The victory was the fourth in a row for Trinity Prep, bringing their record for this year to 5-1. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.3 runs on average over those games. As for The First Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Looking ahead, Trinity Prep will look to defend their home field on Monday against Seabreeze at 4:30 p.m. As for The First Academy, they will square off against Parkland at 4:00 p.m. on March 14th.
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