Nathan Hale hasn't had much luck against Holy Names Academy recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Raiders are taking a road trip to take on Holy Names Academy at 4:00 p.m. Nathan Hale has given up an average of 14.3 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Nathan Hale came into their game on Tuesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against Seattle Prep, falling 18-11.
Ella Fialdini stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-5. That stolen base was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Francis Shutts, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Holy Names Academy got their first taste of in-conference action on Tuesday and they started things off strong. They blew past Lincoln 16-5. The result was nothing new for Holy Names Academy, who have now won three matchups by nine runs or more so far this season.
Maria Coussens and Lee Smedstad did most of the damage at the plate: Coussens scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Smedstad scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Delanie Gilda was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with four RBI and two runs.
Holy Names Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .605. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Nathan Hale's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Holy Names Academy, their record now sits at 3-7.
Nathan Hale suffered a grim 13-4 defeat to Holy Names Academy in their previous meeting back in March. Can the Raiders avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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