Cardinal Mooney hadn't done well against Clearwater Central Catholic recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Cardinal Mooney narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Clearwater Central Catholic 3-2. For the Cougars, this counts as revenge for the 9-4 victory the Marauders walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2024.
Kaitlyn Will
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Kaitlyn Will spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Olivia Lockhart, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Caroline Rooney, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Cardinal Mooney was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Clearwater Central Catholic only posted a batting average of .200.
The win made it two in a row for Cardinal Mooney and bumps their season record up to 7-3. That said, the team wasn't facing the toughest opposition over that stretch, as it included 2-9 Indian Rocks Christian and 5-8 Clearwater Central Catholic. As for Clearwater Central Catholic, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season.
Cardinal Mooney will venture away from home to face off against St. Petersburg Catholic at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Clearwater Central Catholic, they will host Indian Rocks Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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