St. Joseph's Academy's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 win over the Hazelwood West Wildcats.
Julie Origliasso spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Betty Glynn was a standout: she went 2-for-2 with a home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Mary Ott, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
St. Joseph's Academy didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 13 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hazelwood West only tossed six.
The victory got St. Joseph's Academy back to even at 7-7. As for Hazelwood West, their loss dropped their record down to 14-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. St. Joseph's Academy will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Ursuline Academy, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:15 p.m. As for Hazelwood West, they will take on Kirkwood at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Kirkwood will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Hazelwood West surely won't give up without a fight.
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