Cardinal Newman came tearing into Wednesday's game with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.6 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 13-2 margin over the Somerset Academy - Canyons Cougars. The result was nothing new for Cardinal Newman, who have now won eight matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.
Sophia Colangelo made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit (and only one walk). Colangelo has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Colangelo was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Cardinal Newman let Madelyn Horner and Reese Khanna loose on the outfield. Horner scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Khanna scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Khanna is on a roll when it comes to triples, as she's now hit at least one in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Annabelle Walsh, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Somerset Academy - Canyons' side, Kaylee Wilt was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Cardinal Newman pushed their record up to 9-2 with that win, which was their third straight at home. They've been dominating during the matches in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 14.3 runs. As for Somerset Academy - Canyons, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cardinal Newman will take on Glades Day at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Somerset Academy - Canyons, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against King's Academy at 4:00 p.m. King's Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11 runs per game this season.
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