Pope John Paul II scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They blew past the Harpeth Hall Honeybears 14-4. With that victory, Pope John Paul II brought their scoring average up to 6.8 runs per game.
Carmen Shick was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Shick has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Shick was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Kennedy Holley was incredible, going 1-for-3 with a home run and five RBI. Another player making a difference was Maddie Black, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-2.
The win was the third in a row for Pope John Paul II, bringing their record for this year to 4-4. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.7 runs per game. As for Harpeth Hall, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Pope John Paul II will stay at home for another game and welcome Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Harpeth Hall will take on Christ Presbyterian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Christ Presbyterian Academy is coming into the matchup with three straight victories on the road, so Harpeth Hall will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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