St. Joseph's Academy's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Lutheran Cougars by a score of 10-7. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Angels considering their two-run performance the matchup before.
Julie Origliasso made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off ten hits (and not a single walk). Origliasso was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-5.
In other batting news, Mary Ott was a standout: she scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Sophia Besmer, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
The victory got St. Joseph's Academy back to even at 1-1. As for Lutheran, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. St. Joseph's Academy will welcome Parkway North at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. St. Joseph's Academy is out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for Lutheran, they will host Seckman at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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