Providence Catholic had lost six straight at home dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 5-13-1 to make it seven. They lost 24-0 to the San Antonio Christian Lions. The Provets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lions apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
As for San Antonio Christian, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 11-3. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won nine games by six runs or more so far this season.
For San Antonio Christian's part, Mackenzie Naegele and Brianna Vick made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Naegele tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Vick tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Naegele has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. At bat, Naegele went 3-for-4 with three RBI and two runs, while Vick went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI Naegele has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sydney Smith, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Payton Miller, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Coincidentally, Providence Catholic and San Antonio Christian will both be playing Saint Mary's Hall the next time they take the field. The Lions will host the Barons at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Provets will host them at 5:00 p.m. on the 15th.
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