Mount Mercy Academy hasn't had much luck against Nardin Academy recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Magic will be playing in front of their home fans against the Gators at 5:15 p.m. Mount Mercy Academy has given up an average of 7.8 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Mount Mercy Academy's offense. They came up short against St. Mary's on Wednesday, falling 22-0. The Magic's loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Meanwhile, Nardin Academy won against Williamsville East on Tuesday with five runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Gators came out on top against Sacred Heart Academy by a score of 5-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Gators.
Lidia Foglia spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Madison Scarpace, who went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Madeline Dehn was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Nardin Academy's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-7. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Mount Mercy Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4.
Mount Mercy Academy suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Nardin Academy in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Magic have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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