Hermann hadn't done well against Pacific recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Hermann Bearcats never let the Pacific Indians onto the board and left with a 5-0 victory. For the Bearcats, this counts as revenge for the 17-7 defeat the Indians walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2023.
Taylor Carver made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 19 over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Delilah Nobel was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-5. Kimber Hale was another key player, going 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI.
Hermann was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .424. That's a new trend for them: their average batting average was 0% earlier this season, but in their last five contests they've averaged 35.3%.
Hermann's win bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Pacific, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-16 record this season.
Hermann will challenge Cuba at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Hermann is facing Cuba at the right time seeing as Cuba is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Pacific, they will take on St. Francis Borgia at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. St. Francis Borgia will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Pacific surely won't give up without a fight.
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