In what's become a running theme this season, Tampa Catholic gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over the Shorecrest Prep Chargers. While fans of Tampa Catholic might be used to big wins, the ten-run margin marked the team's biggest victory yet this season.
Olivia Ricciardi looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Madison Fulguiera picked up the save, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (she also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Brooke O'Gradney, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Bella Busciglio, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
On Shorecrest Prep's side, they saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sonia Anderson, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
The win was the third in a row for Tampa Catholic, bringing their record for this year to 7-5. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs per game. As for Shorecrest Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Tampa Catholic will head out on the road to square off against Academy of the Holy Names at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Academy of the Holy Names is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Shorecrest Prep, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Middleton at 4:30 p.m.
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