Mercy hasn't had much luck against Archbishop Spalding recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Magic will challenge the Cavaliers at 4:30 p.m. Mercy has given up an average of 10.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Mercy's offense. They lost 28-0 to John Carroll on Wednesday. The match marked the first time this year in which the Magic were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Archbishop Spalding made easy work of Catholic on Wednesday and carried off a 12-2 win. The result was nothing new for the Cavaliers, who have now won four games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Taylor Codi made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Codi was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season.
In other batting news, Emily Ford was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. She also brought in three RBI, marking her first of the season. Ryanne Clark was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Archbishop Spalding kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive contests.
Archbishop Spalding is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games. As for Mercy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Mercy couldn't quite get it done against Archbishop Spalding in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 as they fell 7-3. Can the Magic avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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