Bishop Kearney had won three straight on the road, but on Wednesday they bumped their record up to 4-0 to make it four. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Nardin Academy Gators a 5-0 shutout. For the Kings, this counts as revenge for the 11-1 win the Gators walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2024.
Carmella Phelan
| 04/30/25 @ Nardin Academy | 12 |
| 04/29/25 vs Eastridge | 1 |
| 04/24/25 @ Mendon | 3 |
| 04/22/25 @ Aquinas Institute | 7 |
Carmella Phelan made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.8 strikeouts per game. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. Phelan is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Coral Enscoe was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Claire Spears, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
As for Nardin Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6. The match marked the first time this year in which they were not able to get on the board.
On Nardin Academy's side, Lidia Foglia spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bishop Kearney will take on Northstar Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Nardin Academy, they will square off against Mount Mercy Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Gators' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Magic have averaged an impressive 11.2 runs per game this season.
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