Blue Devils
| 05/02/25 @ Hackley | 7-3 |
| 04/21/25 @ Hackley | 11-2 |
| 05/22/24 @ Hackley | 4-3 |
| 05/10/24 @ Riverdale Country | 12-0 |
| 05/04/24 @ Hackley | 5-2 |
Poly Prep Country Day had won five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they bumped their record up to 2-0 to make it six. They came out on top against the Hackley Hornets by a score of 7-3. The Blue Devils haven't had any issues with the Hornets recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Hailey Wohst spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Emily Nunez, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Lucia Zaremba was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs.
As for Hackley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-4 record this season. They just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
On Hackley's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Andrea Hegarty gave up four earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 13 Ks. Hegarty has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Gabrielle Paes was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double. Another player making a difference was Ellie Firsenbaum, who went 2-for-4 with two runs.
Coming up, Poly Prep Country Day is taking a road trip to square off against Riverdale Country at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Hackley, they will take on Ursuline at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Koalas will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Hornets surely won't give up without a fight.
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