Wednesday just wasn't the day for Mount Mercy Academy's offense. They fell just short of the Sacred Heart Academy Sharks by a score of 1-0 on Wednesday. Mount Mercy Academy just can't catch a break and has now endured five defeats in a row.
Mount Mercy Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Taylor Jahn, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles.
On Sacred Heart Academy's side, the result came thanks to Emma Grace Popp's shutout, as she gave up just four hits and racked up 15 Ks. Popp has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Alli Morgante, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Mount Mercy Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Sacred Heart Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 5-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mount Mercy Academy will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Nichols at 4:30 p.m. As for Sacred Heart Academy, they will square off against Mount St. Mary Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Sacred Heart Academy has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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