Nardin Academy has gone a perfect 10-0 against Mount Mercy Academy recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Monday. The Gators will square off against the Magic at 5:15 p.m. Mount Mercy Academy took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Nardin Academy, who comes in off a win.
If Nardin Academy beats Mount Mercy Academy with five runs on Monday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two contests with that exact score. The Gators came out on top against Sacred Heart Academy by a score of 5-2 on Thursday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Gators.
Lidia Foglia
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Lidia Foglia spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Madison Scarpace, who went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Madeline Dehn also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, Mount Mercy Academy fell victim to St. Mary's and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They came up short against the Lancers, falling 22-0. The match marked the first time this year in which the Magic were not able to get on the board.
Nardin Academy's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-7. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Mount Mercy Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-4 record this season.
Everything went Nardin Academy's way against Mount Mercy Academy in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, as Nardin Academy made off with a 10-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Gators since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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