The Mercy McAuley Wolves will face off against the Reading Blue Devils at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
On Thursday, Mercy McAuley came up short against Seton and fell 8-3.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last game, Reading made sure to put some runs up on the board against Mariemont on Monday. The Blue Devils were the clear victors by a 20-5 margin over the Warriors. Considering the Blue Devils have won ten matchups by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Lillie Riedmiller was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brooke Androne, who went 3-for-5 with four runs, two triples, and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Josie DeHond, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
Mercy McAuley has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-11 record this season. As for Reading, their victory bumped their record up to 11-9.
Mercy McAuley was able to grind out a solid win over Reading when the teams last played back in May of 2025, winning 9-5. Will the Wolves repeat their success, or do the Blue Devils have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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