Perhaps the biggest reason for Mainland Regional’s postseason success was the grit and fortitude shown by D’Agostino as her career came to an end. Mainland struggled to a 7-12 regular-season record with a young team, but D’Agostino put the Stangs on her back in the postseason as Mainland made a run to the sectional championship.
She beat Timber Creek, Ocean City and Cherry Hill West in succession in the playoffs, allowing only two runs each to the Chargers
and Red Raiders before fanning 10 in the semifinals and outdueling Cherry Hill West’s Ella Davis in a 6-5 Mainland win.
D’Agostino was a workhorse throughout her career, striking out 526 in 443 innings. She finished with a 3.70 ERA, and in her senior
season she struck out 10 or more batters five times.
Dave O’Sullivan, Staff Writer
