It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy had no problem doing just that on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 16-6 margin over the Merritt Island Christian Cougars. Considering Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy has won eight games by more than seven runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Isabella Kapatoes was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Kapatoes has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Kapatoes was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Emma Clark was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Grace Mooney, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
On Merritt Island Christian's side, Sarah Robison was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaity Shea, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Merritt Island Christian was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy only hit a.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-7 record this season. As for Merritt Island Christian, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-6.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy will take on Melbourne Central Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak. Merritt Island Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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