Softball Game Preview: Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy Tigers vs. Bayside Bears

Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy hasn't had much luck against Bayside recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Tigers will take on the Bears at 6:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy has given up an average of 13.6 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy is headed into Wednesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against The First Academy, falling 17-2.

Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaliannah McMillan, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Caleigh Schmoll also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

Meanwhile, Bayside got the win against Cocoa on Monday by a conclusive 16-6. The Bears might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by ten runs or more this season.

NICOLE GARCIA made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over six innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in February. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 4-for-4.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on JORDYN MILO, who went 4-for-5 with four RBI, one triple, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was CAYDEN PLATT, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.

Bayside's win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-8. As for Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-11.

Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy couldn't quite get it done against Bayside in their previous matchup back in March of 2024 as they fell 3-0. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.