Fontbonne Academy hadn't done well against Cardinal Spellman recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Ducks sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 victory over the Cardinals. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Ducks have posted since May 13, 2024.
05/02/25 @ Cardinal Spellman | 7 |
04/30/25 @ Notre Dame Academy | 5 |
04/17/25 @ Westwood | 9 |
04/16/25 @ East Boston | 5 |
04/14/25 vs Bristol-Plymouth RVT | 9 |
Haley Labrador spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Fontbonne Academy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Rebecca Tse, who went 2-for-3 with two runs.
Fontbonne Academy's record now sits at 6-3. As for Cardinal Spellman, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 6-2.
Fontbonne Academy has already played their next match, an 8-1 victory against Ursuline Academy on the 5th. As for Cardinal Spellman, they will take on Archbishop Williams at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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