There's no place like home for Ursuline Academy, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Friday. They skirted past the Prestonwood Christian Lions 6-5. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Ursuline Academy also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Leah Drake was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off 13 hits (and only one walk). Drake has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Drake was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Claire Nolan was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Tatum Kreutz, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
On Prestonwood Christian's side, Reagan Baker made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Prestonwood Christian was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Ursuline Academy has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 3-9 record this season. As for Prestonwood Christian, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ursuline Academy will face off against Bishop Lynch at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Prestonwood Christian, they will head out on the road to challenge Hockaday at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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