Softball Game Preview: Bolles Bulldogs vs. Episcopal School of Jacksonville Eagles

Bolles is 0-10 against Episcopal School of Jacksonville since March of 2018 but things could change on Tuesday. The Bulldogs will take on the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Bolles has given up an average of 11.2 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Bolles is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They took a 12-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of Providence School.

Leighton Dostie made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 3-for-4. Aleda Cashwell also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Episcopal School of Jacksonville, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 win over Mandarin on Wednesday. The Eagles haven't had any issues with the Mustangs recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.

Riley Valent spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Riley Applebee was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.

Episcopal School of Jacksonville's win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-5. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.9 runs over those games. As for Bolles, their loss dropped their record down to 3-17.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Bolles has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Episcopal School of Jacksonville struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.

Bolles might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Episcopal School of Jacksonville when the teams last played back in March. Can the Bulldogs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.