Mercy proved they can win big with a 13-run victory on Thursday. On Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Raymond Central Mustangs, sneaking past 6-4.
Mercy's win was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Norah Gallagher, who went 1-for-2 while posting 1 RBI, 1 run, and 1 walk.
Mercy pitchers kept the bats quiet and finished the game with only five hits allowed. That marked a season-low in hits allowed for them.
Mercy's victory brought them up to 2-0.
Coincidentally, Mercy and Raymond Central will both be playing South Sioux City the next time they take the field. The Monarchs will head out to face the Cardinals at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, while the Mustangs will play them later in the day, at 12:30 p.m.
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