Sacred Heart hadn't done well against Salem recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Crusaders had just enough and edged out the Wildcats 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Crusaders have posted since April 26, 2024.
Katy Kilgore
| 02/28/25 vs Meridian | 1 |
| 02/10/25 vs Taylorsville | 2 |
| 02/18/25 @ Newton | 2 |
| 03/07/25 vs Lumberton | 2 |
| 03/27/25 vs Salem | 2 |
Katy Kilgore spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. Those 11 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Sacred Heart saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Merci Garner, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Sacred Heart has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-2 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Salem, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 9-9 record.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Sacred Heart will face off against rival East Marion at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Salem is set to challenge their familiar foe Resurrection Catholic at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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