The Deep Run Wildcats will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the St. Catherine's Saints at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Deep Run's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 12-0 margin over Hermitage. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Wildcats.
Emily Plank and Hope Tate made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Plank pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Tate tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. That's the fewest hits Plank has allowed since back in March of 2024. At bat, Plank scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Tate scored three runs while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits Tate has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, Gabby Chrapek was a standout: she scored three runs while going 3-for-4. What's more, she posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooke Black, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, St. Catherine's faced Brunswick Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. St. Catherine's put the hurt on Brunswick Academy with a sharp 12-6 win. The victory was familiar territory for the Saints, who have now won four games in a row.
The team relied heavily on Keira Frazier, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Olivia Tull, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
St. Catherine's kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits every time they've taken the field this season.
St. Catherine's win was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs over those games. As for Deep Run, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Deep Run hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .333. However, it's not like St. Catherine's struggles in that department as they've averaged .323. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
