For the second straight game, Malden Catholic will face off against Ursuline Academy. The Lancers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bears at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday.
Malden Catholic is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Ursuline Academy. The Lancers blew past the Bears 19-2 on Wednesday. The victory continues a trend for the Lancers in their matchups with the Bears: they've now won three in a row.
Sophia Clarke tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Lyla Hollingsworth and Emma Hollingsworth did most of the damage at the plate: Lyla fired off two home runs, seven RBI, and four runs while going 3-for-4, while Emma went 3-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Maeve Hurley, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Malden Catholic was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .441. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ursuline Academy only posted a batting average of .167.
Malden Catholic took their win against Ursuline Academy when the teams last played on Wednesday by a conclusive 19-2 score. Do the Lancers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Bears turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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