Mercy won the last time they faced Bullitt East, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Mercy Jaguars walked away with a 9-5 victory over the Bullitt East Chargers.
Lyla Ballou spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits.
At the plate, Mercy got a massive performance out of Allie Streble, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Madison Degrella was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI.
On Bullitt East's side, Courtney Bass was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Katlyn McDonald, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
The win got Mercy back to even at 12-12. As for Bullitt East, their loss dropped their record down to 14-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mercy will take on Fern Creek at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bullitt East, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Oldham County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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