In what's become a running theme this season, Hermon gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the John Bapst Memorial Crusaders a 9-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for Hermon, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Mikelle Verrill and Braelynn Wilcox made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Verrill pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Wilcox didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over four innings pitched. At bat, Verrill scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2, while Wilcox scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Norra Idano, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Mackenzie Gallant was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
On John Bapst Memorial's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lily Stelline, who went 1-for-2 with a double.
Hermon's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. As for John Bapst Memorial, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hermon will challenge Mount Desert Island at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Hermon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. As for John Bapst Memorial, they will head out on the road to face off against Old Town at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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