Nichols kicked off their season on the road on Tuesday and hit a couple of potholes. They fell just short of the Mount St. Mary Academy Thunder by a score of 7-5. The loss means Nichols is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
Nichols saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Reyes Rodriguez, who scored a run while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Brynn Bacak, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Mount St. Mary Academy's side, Taylor Zajac spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Liliana Misterkiewicz, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Sophia Wolf was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
The victory got Mount St. Mary Academy back to even at 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nichols will take on Nardin Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Mount St. Mary Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against St. Mary's at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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