Hackett Catholic Prep was the 19-4 winner over Galesburg-Augusta when they last played one another back in May of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Fighting Irish took an 18-13 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rams on Friday. The Fighting Irish have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Avery Doerr was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and 17 unearned) runs off 11 hits. Doerr was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That double was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Alexa Rosell was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and two runs. Harlow Barnhill was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs.
Hackett Catholic Prep's loss dropped their record down to 7-6. As for Galesburg-Augusta, their victory ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hackett Catholic Prep will head out to challenge Constantine at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Fighting Irish's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Falcons have averaged an impressive 10.7 runs per game this season. As for Galesburg-Augusta, they will venture away from home to take on Saugatuck at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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