Academy of the Holy Names was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 9-3 defeat at the hands of the Inspiration Academy Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Academy of the Holy Names of the 6-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Academy of the Holy Names saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kacey Scott, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Inspiration Academy's side, Elle Hildreth made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits (she also only allowed one walk). Hildreth was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Danika Best, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Amelia Mejias was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Academy of the Holy Names' defeat dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Inspiration Academy, their win bumped their record up to 9-4.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Osceola the next time they take the field. Academy of the Holy Names will head out to face Osceola at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, while Inspiration Academy will play them later in the day, at 9:00 a.m.
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