Mercy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 9-5 to the Mount de Sales Academy Sailors , which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mercy of the 11-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Mount de Sales Academy's part, the team relied heavily on Maya Schipske, who scored a run and stole four bases while going 3-for-3. Schipske is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen two or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Olivia Ross, who scored two runs and stole two bases.
Mercy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Mount de Sales Academy, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-9-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mercy will take on John Carroll at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. John Carroll's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Mercy's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Mount de Sales Academy, they will be playing at home against McDonogh at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mount de Sales Academy will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
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