Ingraham hasn't had much luck against Holy Names Academy recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Rams will be playing at home against Holy Names Academy at 4:00 p.m. Ingraham has given up an average of 16.5 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Tuesday, Ingraham didn't have quite enough to beat Franklin and fell 13-12. The Rams have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Holy Names Academy came tearing into Tuesday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 7-6 W against the Crusaders.
Frannie Gimbl spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits. Those hits were her first of the season.
At the plate, Holy Names Academy let Delanie Gilda and Lee Smedstad run wild. Gilda went a perfect 3-for-3 with two triples, three RBI, and one run, while Smedstad scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. That's the most stolen bases Smedstad has posted since back in March. Camille Crabtree was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Holy Names Academy pushed their record up to 6-7 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Ingraham, their loss dropped their record down to 3-9.
Ingraham suffered a grim 20-1 defeat to Holy Names Academy when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Rams have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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