St. Joseph Academy had to kick off their season on the road on Tuesday, but they showed no ill effects. They were the clear victors by a 21-5 margin over the Worthington Christian Warriors.
Emily Johnson made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off one hit. Johnson was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Elizabeth Gus, who went 3-for-4 with six RBI, four runs, and one triple. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Marilyn Smith was another key player, scoring three runs while going 4-for-4.
St. Joseph Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .610. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Worthington Christian only posted an OBP of .304.
This is the second loss in a row for Worthington Christian and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. St. Joseph Academy will head out to take on Laconia at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday. As for Worthington Christian, they are headed away from home for the first time to face off against Mayfield at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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