Mercy was the 7-2 winner over Bullitt East when they last played one another back in May of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Jaguars fell just short of the Chargers by a score of 3-2 on Wednesday.
Ava Reinhart made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Allie Streble, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
Mercy has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-11 record this season. As for Bullitt East, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mercy will square off against Nelson County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Bullitt East, they will face off against Holy Cross at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Cougars have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.14 runs per game on average), something the Chargers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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