Check out the recaps for SOL softball teams in action Friday.
Non-league
UPPER DUBLIN 17, DOCK MENNONITE 0 (5 innings)
The visiting Cardinals scored early and often on their way to the mercy rule win in Friday’s non-league opener. They put three runs on the board in the top of the first and took an 8-0 lead into the fifth when they erupted for nine runs, bringing an early end to the contest.
Kyla Garrison had herself a day in both the circle and at the plate. The sophomore pitcher allowed just two hits in five shutout innings, striking out 10 and walking one. Garrison helped her own cause at the plate, finishing a perfect 3-for-3 with a double and two RBIs.
Also coming up big for the Cardinals, who pounded out 13 hits, were Kaitlyn Zacharia, who was 3-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs scored, and Madden Reilly, who was 4-for-5 with two RBIs.
Upper Dublin (1-0) will host William Tennent in an SOL crossover game on Wednesday.
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HARRY S TRUMAN 11, CALVARY CHRISTIAN 0 (6 innings)
The visiting Tigers took a 9-0 lead into the sixth inning of Friday’s non-league opener and then closed it out with three runs in the frame to put the mercy rule into effect.
Jordyn Loy had a big day at the plate out of the leadoff spot, finishing 3-for-5 with a double and triple and three runs scored. She also stole a pair of bases.
Also finishing with multiple hits were Ashley Botrel, who was 2-for-2 with one RBI, and Gabrielle Lavertu, who was 2-for-4 with a run scored and two RBIs. C Deshields doubled and drove in a pair of runs for the Tigers, who had 11 hits. Kaitlyn Erhard was 1-for-2 with one RBI and two runs scored, Emily Davis was 1-for-1 with two runs scored, and Kacie Lawson was 1-for-2 with an RBI and run scored. Skyler Mahler had one RBI.
Marley Montgomery and Devin Becker combined for the shutout win in the circle. Montgomery started the game and allowed one hit in three innings while Becker gave up four hits in three innings to close out the game. The duo combined for nine strikeouts and zero walks.
Harry S Truman (1-0) will travel to Wissahickon on Tuesday for a non-league game.
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WISSAHICKON 6, NORRISTOWN 4
Freshman Julia Lentz led the Trojans at the plate in Friday’s non-league win, going 2-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored.
Freshman Sydney Darnell and junior Gianna Trerotola combined for the win in the circle.
Wissahickon (1-0) will host Harry S Truman in a non-league game Tuesday.
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