Mercy McAuley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of Mount Notre Dame by a score of 6-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mercy McAuley of the 14-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Mount Notre Dame's part, Kaylee Braun spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up 11 Ks.
On the hitting side, Kat Zielinski was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
Mercy McAuley's defeat dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Mount Notre Dame, their victory bumped their record up to 14-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mercy McAuley will square off against Ursuline Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Mount Notre Dame, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Bishop Fenwick at 5:30 p.m.
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