Softball Preview: Midview Middies vs. St. Joseph Academy Jaguars
The Midview Middies will be playing at home against the St. Joseph Academy Jaguars at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Midview will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
Last Thursday, Midview made easy work of Olmsted Falls and carried off a 17-5 win.
Savannah Holcomb was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Holcomb has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Holcomb was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Lily Thomasheski was incredible, going 4-for-5 with six RBI, two stolen bases, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Addison Reisinger, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for St. Joseph Academy's offense. They lost 11-0 to Berea-Midpark on Friday. St. Joseph Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
The victory got Midview back to even at 10-10. As for St. Joseph Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-16.
Saturday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Midview hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .317. However, it's not like St. Joseph Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .346. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Midview skirted past St. Joseph Academy 3-2 in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Does Midview have another victory up their sleeve, or will St. Joseph Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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