Mercy had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 7-4 victory over the Lafayette Generals on Tuesday. The win was just what Mercy needed coming off of a 10-3 defeat in their prior contest.
Maya Merrill made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits (she also only allowed one walk). Merrill has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Merrill was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Peyton Arnold, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Karly Szabo was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
On Lafayette's side, McKenzie Harney was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Mercy's victory bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Lafayette, they have fallen quite a ways from their 25-5 record last season and are now at 3-7.
Mercy is on the road again on Thursday to play Lancaster at 9:00 a.m. As for Lafayette, they will challenge North Laurel at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Lafayette is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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