Mount Mercy Academy fell victim to Nardin Academy and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 10-0 to the Nardin Academy Gators. Mount Mercy Academy just can't catch a break and has now endured four defeats in a row.
For Nardin Academy's part, Erin Nuwer was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Nuwer has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Nuwer was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Molly Griffin and Emily Gorman did most of the damage at the plate: Griffin went 1-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Gorman went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a double.
Mount Mercy Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Nardin Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-2 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mount Mercy Academy is on the road again on Wednesday to play Sacred Heart Academy at 4:30 p.m. As for Nardin Academy, they will face off against Mount St. Mary Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Nardin Academy is coming into the contest hot, having won their last six games.
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