Nichols had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the Mount St. Mary Academy Thunder out 4-3. For Nichols, this counts as revenge for the 7-5 loss Mount St. Mary Academy walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April.
Reyes Rodriguez made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Rodriguez has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Rodriguez was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ryann O'Carroll, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Gabriella Seneca, who went 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Like Nichols, Mount St. Mary Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Taylor Zajac. On the mound, she tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Zajac was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
Zajac wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Claire Gaulin, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
Nichols' win ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-9. As for Mount St. Mary Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nichols will play host again on Thursday to welcome Mount Mercy Academy, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. As for Mount St. Mary Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Nardin Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Nardin Academy will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Mount St. Mary Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
