Paul VI won the last time they faced Georgetown Visitation Prep and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Panthers blew past the Cubs 17-2. Considering the Panthers' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Presley Gatlin
| 03/11/26 vs Georgetown Visitation Prep | 11 |
| 04/02/25 vs The Academy of the Holy Cross | 9 |
| 04/15/25 vs Sidwell Friends | 4 |
| 04/04/25 @ Bishop McNamara | 4 |
| 03/12/25 @ Georgetown Visitation Prep | 4 |
Presley Gatlin was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and only one walk). Those 11 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and one triple.
In other batting news, Paul VI let Faith Colligan and Alex Berg run wild. Colligan went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double, while Berg got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Eva Medina, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Paul VI always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Georgetown Visitation Prep only posted an OBP of .238.
Paul VI's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-1-2.
Paul VI and Georgetown Visitation Prep will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Panthers are set to square off against their familiar foe Bishop McNamara at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Georgetown Visitation Prep will face off against rival Holton-Arms at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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