John Carroll Catholic's game on Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Palmetto Ridge Bears 7-6.
Sophia Loreto was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. Loreto was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mikale Lemons, who scored a run and stole four bases while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Mackenzie Mostoller, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
On Palmetto Ridge's side, Abigail Jarchow spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on ten hits. Jarchow has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Rebecca Razzano made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
John Carroll Catholic is on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 14 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 17-4 record this season. As for Palmetto Ridge, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-9 record this season.
John Carroll Catholic didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 14-7 win vs. Naples on the 20th. Palmetto Ridge has also already played their next matchup, an 11-0 victory against Mater Lakes Academy on the 20th.
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