Nardin Academy won against Williamsville East on Tuesday with five runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Gators came out on top against the Sacred Heart Academy Sharks by a score of 5-2. This was a revenge game for the Gators: when they faced off against the Sharks back in March, they had to take a 9-7 defeat.
Lidia Foglia spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Madison Scarpace, who went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Madeline Dehn also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Gators
| 05/08/25 @ Sacred Heart Academy | 5-2 |
| 05/06/25 @ Williamsville East | 5-4 |
| 05/05/25 @ Mount St. Mary Academy | 5-3 |
Nardin Academy pushed their record up to 4-7 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Sacred Heart Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Nardin Academy will square off against Mount Mercy Academy at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. The Magic have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.78 runs per game on average), something the Gators will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Sacred Heart Academy, they will challenge St. Mary's at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Lancers will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Sharks surely won't give up without a fight.
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