Mount Mercy Academy might've scored the first runs on Tuesday, but it was Nichols who claimed the real prize. The Mount Mercy Academy Magic lost 12-6 to the Nichols Vikings. The defeat continues a trend for Mount Mercy Academy in their matchups with Nichols: they've now lost six in a row.
Kayla Davis made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Riley Coughlin, who scored three runs while going 1-for-3.
On Nichols' side, Reyes Rodriguez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. Rodriguez has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Nichols got a massive performance out of Lillian Colpoys, who scored three runs while going 4-for-5. Brynn Bacak was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Mount Mercy Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Nichols, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-3.
Mount Mercy Academy will be playing at home against St. Mary's at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. St. Mary's is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Nichols, they are on the road again on Wednesday to play Sacred Heart Academy at 4:30 p.m. Nichols has given up an average of 6.6 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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