Softball Preview: Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Braves vs. Heritage Christian Eagles
The Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Braves will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against the Heritage Christian Eagles at 5:30 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Last Tuesday, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory came up short against Covenant Christian and fell 4-1. That's two games in a row now that Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory has lost by exactly three runs.
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ava Esteb, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Heritage Christian also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to Covenant Christian by a score of 5-2. Heritage Christian has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory's loss dropped their record down to 9-8. As for Heritage Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-7.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .436. However, it's not like Heritage Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .439. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory came up short against Heritage Christian in their previous matchup back in May of 2023, falling 4-1. Thankfully for Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory, Jana Webb (who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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