The Mercy Magic will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the John Carroll Patriots at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.
Mercy is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game dating back to last season on Wednesday. They fell 5-1 to Perry Hall.
Meanwhile, John Carroll entered their tilt with Maryvale Prep on Friday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 13-9 win over Maryvale Prep. The Patriots' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Emily Hildt and Savannah Claycomb made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Hildt tossed two innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Meanwhile, Claycomb pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off nine hits. Hildt has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits any time she's pitched this season. At the plate, Hildt scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Claycomb scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kallissa Coats, who fired off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 2-for-3. Those home runs were her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Ryan Pindell, who scored three runs while going 2-for-2.
John Carroll kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in three consecutive matchups.
Mercy suffered a grim 14-4 defeat to John Carroll in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will Mercy 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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