Perkiomen School couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 12-9 to the Mercersburg Academy Blue Storm on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Perkiomen School of the 14-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Mercersburg Academy's part, Quinlan Caretti spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and eight unearned) runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. Caretti has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Kamden Jenkins was incredible, going 3-for-5 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base. Adi Rinker was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5.
The win was the fourth in a row for Mercersburg Academy, bringing their record for this year to 7-5.
Perkiomen School does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Mercersburg Academy, they are on the road again on Saturday to play Hun at 1:00 p.m. Mercersburg Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
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