St. Frances Academy proved they can win big last Wednesday (they won by 12) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 victory over the Key Obezags. The game was the first time the Panthers have beaten the Obezags on their field since May 16, 2016.
The team relied heavily on Julian Mercer, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Joseph Cooper, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Panthers
| 04/04/25 @ Key | 4-2 |
| 04/02/25 @ Friends | 15-3 |
| 03/21/25 @ Concordia Prep | 10-7 |
| 03/11/25 @ Western Tech & Environmental Science | 1-0 |
| 03/07/25 @ Perry Hall Christian | 11-5 |
St. Frances Academy's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-1. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.4 runs on average over those games. As for Key, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-5.
Looking ahead, St. Frances Academy will venture away from home to challenge City College at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Key, they will welcome Chapelgate Christian Academy at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.
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