St. Francis Borgia has been away from home for three games now, but on Thursday they'll finally make their return. They will host the St. Joseph's Academy Angels at 4:15 p.m.
St. Francis Borgia came up short against Sullivan on Tuesday, falling 17-4. While the Knights didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Eagles 3-2 in the first period.
Annabelle Roellig made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Meanwhile, St. Joseph's Academy made easy work of Ursuline Academy on Tuesday and carried off an 11-4 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Angels.
Julie Origliasso spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on eight hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Hudsen Backsmeyer, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Elizabeth Kirsch, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
St. Francis Borgia has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-11 record this season. As for St. Joseph's Academy, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Everything went St. Francis Borgia's way against St. Joseph's Academy when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as St. Francis Borgia made off with a 13-0 win. Will St. Francis Borgia repeat their success, or does St. Joseph's Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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