Peddie was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 6-1 to the Mercersburg Academy Blue Storm. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Peddie of the 17-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Mercersburg Academy's part, Quinlan Caretti spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on five hits and racked up six Ks. Caretti has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Adi Rinker was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kamden Jenkins, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Peddie's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Mercersburg Academy, the win got them back to even at 5-5.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Peddie by a score of 16-2 later that day.
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