Mercersburg Academy hadn't done well against Blair Academy recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Storm came out on top against the Bucs by a score of 7-4. This was payback for the Storm, who suffered a 4-2 loss the last time these two teams met.
Peyton Appenzellar spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on 11 hits.
At the plate, Kamden Jenkins and Jaz Garnett did most of the damage at the plate: Jenkins went 2-for-3 with three runs and one double, while Garnett went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. That's the most doubles Garnett has posted since back in April of 2024. Adi Rinker was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Mercersburg Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are 3-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
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| 04/23/25 - Away | 7-4 W |
| 04/06/24 - Home | 2-4 L |
| 04/06/24 - Home | 0-5 L |
| 04/01/23 - Away | 1-12 L |
| 04/01/23 - Away | 0-10 L |
| + 4 more games |
The win got Mercersburg Academy back to even at 6-6. As for Blair Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-4.
Coming up, Mercersburg Academy will head out on the road to face off against James Buchanan at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Blair Academy, they will welcome Sparta at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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