MMI Preparatory School hasn't had much luck against Holy Redeemer recently, but that could start to change on Friday. MMI Preparatory School will head out on the road to challenge Holy Redeemer at 4:15 p.m.
MMI Preparatory School is leaving town to face Holy Redeemer after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. MMI Preparatory School lost 17-0 to Wyoming Area on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Holy Redeemer had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.7 runs) and they went ahead and made it four on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Hawkeyes a 14-0 shutout. Considering the Royals have won three contests by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Anne Carter was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI. Those RBI marked the first that she brought in this season.
In other batting news, Zoe Pecuch was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and four RBI. She also put up a triple, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Mary Lombardi, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3.
Holy Redeemer kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in four consecutive games.
MMI Preparatory School might still be hurting after the 14-0 defeat they got from Holy Redeemer when the teams last played back in May of 2022. Can MMI Preparatory School avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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