Goretti gave up the first runs on Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with an 8-3 win over the Mercersburg Academy Blue Storm. That's more bragging rights for Goretti, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Colin Fulmer made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Fulmer was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Ty Hames was excellent, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Garrett Gibson, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Goretti's victory bumped their record up to 10-5. As for Mercersburg Academy, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Goretti will face off against Wheeling Park at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Wheeling Park is coming into the matchup with four straight defeats at home, meaning Goretti will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Mercersburg Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Peddie at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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