On Tuesday, Foran faced Mercy in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Foran Lions walked away with a 6-3 win over the Mercy Tigers. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Foran also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2019.
Abigail Corris spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on eight hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Nyla Jaser and Julia O'Connell did most of the damage at the plate: Jaser scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while O'Connell scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Ariella Diorio was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Foran now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Mercy, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 3-2.
Foran will head out on the road to square off against Sheehan at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Foran is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Mercy, they will head out on the road to face off against Hand at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Hand is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
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