While Mercersburg Academy's win against Hill School wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. Mercersburg Academy sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-8 victory over Hill School on Saturday. The win continues a trend for the Storm in their matchups with the Rams: they've now won three in a row.
Peyton Appenzellar made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Appenzellar was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Adi Rinker was a standout: she scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Jaz Garnett was another key player, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Storm
| 03/29/25 @ Hill School | 54.5% |
| 03/26/25 @ Spring Mills | 25% |
| 03/20/25 vs Jefferson County | 50% |
| 05/11/24 vs Lawrenceville School | 30% |
| 05/11/24 vs Lawrenceville School | 26.2% |
| + 6 more games |
Mercersburg Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
Mercersburg Academy's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Mercersburg Academy beat Hill School by a score of 14-6 later that day.
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