O'Bryant is 0-3 against Ursuline Academy since April of 2024 but things could change on Wednesday. The Tigers will head out on the road to challenge the Bears at 3:45 p.m.
O'Bryant is headed into Wednesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Monday. They took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of Boston English.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous three game, Ursuline Academy brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They came out on top against Maimonides on Monday by a score of 15-0 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). That 15 run margin sets a new team best for the Bears this season.
Emersyn Smart made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Isabella Borgonzi, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Meghan Ganley, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Ursuline Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .767. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
O'Bryant's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Ursuline Academy, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-7 record.
O'Bryant suffered a grim 13-1 defeat to Ursuline Academy when the teams last played two weeks ago. Can the Tigers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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