The Archbishop Carroll Patriots will challenge Nazareth Academy at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
Things were looking good for Archbishop Carroll after they put the first run on the board on Tuesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of Cardinal O'Hara. Patriots fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Lions since on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Nazareth Academy had just enough and edged out Archbishop Ryan 4-2 on Tuesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Nazareth Academy.
Jill DiMario spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Alaira Rios was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in March.
Archbishop Carroll's loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Nazareth Academy, their win bumped their record up to 9-4.
Archbishop Carroll took their victory against Nazareth Academy in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 14-4 score. Will the Patriots repeat their success, or do Nazareth Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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