Incarnate Word Academy lost to Nerinx Hall back in October of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Incarnate Word Academy Red Knights put the hurt on the Nerinx Hall Markers with a sharp 17-4 victory. The result was nothing new for the Red Knights, who have now won seven games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Incarnate Word Academy let Alexis Clayborne and Erin Meriwether loose on the outfield. Clayborne went 1-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI, while Meriwether scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Saoirse Skiljan, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Incarnate Word Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .467. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .370 or higher in three consecutive matches.
Incarnate Word Academy is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-8 record this season. As for Nerinx Hall, their loss was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-13.
Incarnate Word Academy will square off against Westminster Christian at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Nerinx Hall, they will challenge Ursuline Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Nerinx Hall is facing Ursuline Academy at the right time seeing as Ursuline Academy is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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