Mercy proved they can win big last Monday (they won by seven) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 victory over the Holy Cross Cougars. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Jaguars have posted since April 16, 2024.
Mercy got a great performance from Lyla Ballou as she tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. What's more, Ballou posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April of 2024.
On the hitting side, Allie Streble was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Emerson Shively was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Jaguars
| 03/19/25 vs Holy Cross | 7-6 |
| 05/27/24 vs Holy Cross | 8-0 |
| 05/14/24 vs Woodford County | 6-1 |
| 05/02/24 vs Atherton | 11-0 |
| 04/30/24 vs Fern Creek | 15-6 |
| + 3 more games |
Mercy pushed their record up to 2-0 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Holy Cross, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mercy will head out to take on Sacred Heart at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Holy Cross, they will venture away from home to face off against Eastern at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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