Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask St. Martin's Episcopal). They put the hurt on the East Jefferson Warriors with a sharp 21-1 win on Wednesday. That's more bragging rights for the Saints, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Gianna Mandella made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Furthermore, she didn't allow a single walk, the first time she has blanked an opponent since back in February of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2024.
Eliza Didriksen
| 03/19/25 @ East Jefferson | 4 |
| 03/11/24 vs West St. John | 2 |
| 03/14/25 vs Episcopal | 1 |
| 04/09/24 vs Bonnabel | 1 |
| 03/21/24 @ Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | 1 |
In other batting news, Eliza Didriksen was a standout: she scored three runs and stole Four bases. while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Those four stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sophie Miller, who scored three runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
The victory made it two in a row for St. Martin's Episcopal and bumps their season record up to 2-5. That said, the team wasn't facing the toughest opposition over that stretch, as it included 0-5 Crescent City Christian and 1-4 East Jefferson. As for East Jefferson, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-4.
Looking ahead, St. Martin's Episcopal will face off against West St. John at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for East Jefferson, they will take on Crescent City Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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