It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Absegami ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 victory over the Holy Spirit Spartans. The win was nothing new for the Braves as they're now sitting on three straight.
Meghan Johansen made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.
Kali Jorgensen
| 05/14/26 vs Holy Spirit | 4 |
| 05/12/26 @ Pennsauken | 3 |
| 05/01/25 @ Middle Township | 3 |
| 04/04/25 @ Buena | 3 |
| 05/05/26 vs Cedar Creek | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kali Jorgensen, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and one double. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Kylee Jinks was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three RBI and two doubles.
Absegami's victory bumped their record up to 9-16. As for Holy Spirit, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-16.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Absegami will challenge Freehold Township at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Holy Spirit, they will take on Ocean City at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Spartans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Red Raiders have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season.
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