Softball Preview: Holy Cross Crusaders vs. Derby Red Raiders
Holy Cross is 5-0 against Derby since May of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Holy Cross Crusaders will look to defend their home field against the Derby Red Raiders at 3:30 p.m. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Last Wednesday, Holy Cross came up short against Woodland Regional and fell 11-8. Holy Cross has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 18 runs the game before, Derby was a bit more limited in their contest on Friday. They lost 18-1 to St. Paul Catholic.
Holy Cross' defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Derby, they dropped their record down to 5-5 with that loss, which was their third straight at home.
Holy Cross took their win against Derby in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 14-1. Will Holy Cross repeat their success, or does Derby have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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