Goretti can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 19-8 margin over the St. John's Catholic Prep Vikings. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Goretti considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Cora Farmer was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up five earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Farmer has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Farmer was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Bailey Summers was incredible, going 4-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and three doubles. Another player making a difference was Jocelyn Parker, who scored two runs while going 1-for-5.
Goretti's win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-9. As for St. John's Catholic Prep, they dropped their record down to 1-3 with that loss, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Goretti has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Mercersburg Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Goretti is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. St. John's Catholic Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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