Gwynedd Mercy Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Villa Joseph Marie Jems by a score of 7-6. Gwynedd Mercy Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Villa Joseph Marie apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March.
For Villa Joseph Marie's part, Faith Fox was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Fox was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with an RBI.
In other batting news, Abbi Phillips was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Kenzie Peters, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Gwynedd Mercy Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Villa Joseph Marie, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Gwynedd Mercy Academy will head out on the road to take on Lower Moreland at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Villa Joseph Marie, they will be playing in front of their home fans against William Tennent at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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