Incarnate Word Academy had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-8 victory over the Incarnate Word Shamrocks on Saturday. For Incarnate Word Academy, this counts as revenge for the 11-1 loss Incarnate Word walked away with the last time they faced one another on April 6th.
Olivia Montemayor and Faith Puzon were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Montemayor struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off five hits. Meanwhile, Puzon struck out six batters over 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). At bat, Montemayor went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs, while Puzon scored a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Lauren Gentry was incredible, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophie Eskue, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI.
Incarnate Word Academy's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-16. As for Incarnate Word, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-18.
Incarnate Word Academy will head out on the road to challenge Concordia Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Incarnate Word, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Antonian Prep at 4:30 p.m. Antonian Prep will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Incarnate Word surely won't give up without a fight.
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