Gwynedd Mercy Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 8-5 to the Bristol Warriors.
For Bristol's part, Brianna Slack was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over 6.2 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits (and not a single walk). Slack has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Slack was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Bristol let Amirah Bell and Peyton McClain loose on the outfield. Bell scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while McClain scored a run while going 2-for-3. Bell is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Luciana Snyder, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Gwynedd Mercy Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Bristol, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 11-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gwynedd Mercy Academy will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Villa Maria Academy at 3:45 p.m. on May 9th. As for Bristol, they will head out on the road to face off against Faith Christian Academy at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Bristol is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road.
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