After low-scoring totals in their previous four game, Holy Cross brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 14-13 win over the Pennsauken Indians on Monday. The victory continues a trend for the Lancers in their matchups with the Indians: they've now won six in a row.
Alese Smith looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
Alana McCormick
| 04/13/26 vs Pennsauken | 3 |
| 03/24/26 @ Delran | 1 |
| 05/20/25 @ Doane Academy | 1 |
| 05/02/25 @ Burlington Township | 1 |
| 04/24/25 @ Westampton Tech | 1 |
At the plate, Holy Cross got a massive performance out of Alana McCormick, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three doubles, and one stolen base. Those three doubles gave McCormick a new career-high. Jayla Bullock was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base.
Holy Cross hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in three consecutive contests.
Holy Cross' win bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Pennsauken, they dropped their record down to 0-7 with the loss, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Holy Cross and Pennsauken could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps New Jersey Rankings. The Lancers (ranked 219th) will meet Allentown (ranked ninth) at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Pennsauken will take on Riverside at 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday with a big rank disadvantage (285 vs. 75).
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