It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but John Carroll Catholic had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They never let the Morningside Academy Eagles onto the board and left with a 16-0 win. John Carroll Catholic might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 12 contests by six runs or more this season.
Lilly Rollinger made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Rollinger has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Rollinger was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, Sophia Loreto was incredible, going 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Mackenzie Mostoller, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
John Carroll Catholic has been performing well recently as they've won 16 of their last 19 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 20-6 record this season. As for Morningside Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-8.
John Carroll Catholic will be playing at home against Oxbridge Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. John Carroll Catholic will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak alive. Morningside Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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