Softball Game Preview: Kennedy Crusaders vs. Phillips Wildcats

For the second straight game, Kennedy will face off against Phillips. The Crusaders will square off against the Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Kennedy knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past 12 matchups -- so hopefully Phillips likes a good challenge.

Kennedy's pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Monday. They blew past Phillips 17-0. The Crusaders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 13 games by ten runs or more this season.

Sophia Holguin was a standout: she got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games she's played. Gisella Lopez was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.

Kennedy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .808. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .595 or higher in 12 consecutive matchups.

Kennedy pushed their record up to 13-3 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.0 runs over those games. As for Phillips, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 1-6-1 record this season.

Phillips' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Kennedy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .563. It's a different story for Phillips, though, as they've only averaged .240. Will they be able to contain Kennedy's hitters? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.