Mercy took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 12-0 margin over the South Sioux City Cardinals. That's more bragging rights for the Monarchs, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Chloe Kratz made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Kratz was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI.

Cloe King
| 08/21/25 vs South Sioux City | 5 |
| 09/19/24 vs Omaha Central | 3 |
| 10/07/24 vs Ralston | 2 |
| 09/30/24 @ Gross Catholic | 2 |
| 09/24/24 vs Auburn | 2 |
In other batting news, Cloe King was incredible, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and five RBI. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. AJ Ersland was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Mercy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .650. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as South Sioux City only posted an OBP of .273.
Mercy wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 9-1 loss against Gretna on the 22nd. As for South Sioux City, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Freeman at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.
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