Anna McGavin leads Mercy to state finals against Armada

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Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Anna McGavin leads Mercy to state finals against Armada
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Anna McGavin helped Farmington Hills Mercy reach the Division 2 state finals by pitching a complete game, striking out 11 batters and allowing only one earned run against Ogemaw Heights, securing a 7-1 victory in the state semifinals on June 11. McGavin's journey began as she stepped in to replace Kaitlyn Pallozzi, who had set records before returning from injury. Despite a challenging start to the season, Mercy achieved success with McGavin's resilience, now preparing to face Armada at Secchia Stadium on Saturday.

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  • Mercy has a 21-17 record this season.
  • McGavin struck out three batters in a critical fourth inning.
  • The Marlins faced difficulties early in the season with 12 losses in their first 18 games.
  • Mercy has won the Catholic League, district, and regional championships.
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  • 5:14 PMYahoo SportsAnna McGavin is replacing a legend and making it look easy
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Few gave Farmington Hills Mercy a chance to return to East Lansing. But few knew about the work pitcher Anna McGavin has put in behind the scenes.

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