Immaculate Heart Academy came tearing into Saturday's game with 11 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They had just enough and edged the Donovan Catholic Griffins out 4-3. This was payback for Immaculate Heart Academy, who suffered an 8-7 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Immaculate Heart Academy got a great performance from Gabi Dellavolpe as she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over 4.2 innings pitched. Dellavolpe has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Gianna Dimeglio, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
On Donovan Catholic's side, Gianna Apostolakos was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3.
Immaculate Heart Academy's victory was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-1. As for Donovan Catholic, their loss dropped their record down to 8-3.
Immaculate Heart Academy will be playing at home against Paramus Catholic at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Donovan Catholic, they will head out on the road to challenge Manchester Township at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Donovan Catholic is facing Manchester Township at the right time seeing as Manchester Township is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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