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Softball Blanks St. John's Catholic Prep
Mercersburg defeated visiting St. John's Catholic Prep (Frederick, MD) 10-0 in a varsity softball game May 1.
The Storm scored twice in the first and had a big six-run rally in the second to take control, winning the game in 4 1/2 innings due to the ten run rule. Pitcher Quin Caretti '24 gave up just three hits and struck out seven in the five-inning shutout. Adi Rinker '27 paced the offense with two hits (including a two-run triple), three runs scored, and three RBI.
Now 8-7, the Storm hosts cross-town rival James Buchanan high school on Friday, May 3 at 4:30 pm.