The Sacred Heart Academy Sharks will head out to challenge the Mount Mercy Academy Magic at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. Sacred Heart Academy has given up an average of 7.8 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Sacred Heart Academy came into their game on Tuesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against St. Mary's, falling 11-0. The game marked the first time this season in which the Sharks were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Mount Mercy Academy hadn't done well against Nichols recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Magic blew past the Vikings 12-6. The result was nothing new for the Magic, who have now won three matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Taylor Jahn was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Jahn was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with three runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Mount Mercy Academy let Riley Coughlin and Laila Golda run wild. Coughlin went 3-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Golda went a perfect 5-for-5 with one home run, five runs, and one double. With that strong performance, Golda is now averaging an impressive 2.3 runs per game. Natalie McOwen was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
Mount Mercy Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in May of 2024.
Sacred Heart Academy now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Mount Mercy Academy, their record now sits at 5-1.
Sacred Heart Academy couldn't quite get it done against Mount Mercy Academy in their previous meeting two weeks ago as they fell 7-4. Can the Sharks avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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