Holy Redeemer put their dominant pitcher on display in the team's third consecutive shutout on Wednesday. They never let the Greater Nanticoke Area Trojans get on the board and left with a 14-0 win. The Royals haven't had any issues with the Trojans recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive victory against them.
Anne Carter
| 05/07/25 vs Greater Nanticoke Area | 9 |
| 05/05/25 vs MMI Preparatory School | 8 |
| 05/05/25 vs MMI Preparatory School | 8 |
| 04/29/25 @ Hanover Area | 11 |
| 04/28/25 vs Pittston | 6 |
| + 9 more games |
Anne Carter made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Mary Lombardi was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Abby Williams, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Holy Redeemer always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .606. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Greater Nanticoke Area only posted an OBP of .211.
Holy Redeemer pushed their record up to 11-4 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.0 runs on average over those games. As for Greater Nanticoke Area, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-13.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Holy Redeemer will venture away from home to face off against Wyoming Area at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Greater Nanticoke Area, they will head out to square off against Old Forge at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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