Softball Preview: Cathedral Catholic Dons vs. Christian Patriots
The Cathedral Catholic Dons will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Christian Patriots at 4:30 p.m. Cathedral Catholic will be looking to keep their 12-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Cathedral Catholic can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent match on Wednesday. They blew past Academy of Our Lady of Peace 10-3. Cathedral Catholic's victory was all the more impressive since Academy of Our Lady of Peace was averaging only four runs allowed on the season.
Mimi Botticelli spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Sereniti Trice and Shea Johnson did most of the damage at the plate: Trice went 3-for-4 with two triples, two RBI, and a run, while Johnson went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Sinalei Talataina, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Christian aren't just finding success at home, as their game on Wednesday extended their overall winning streak to three. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Scripps Ranch 4-2.
Christian also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Ava Barrios gave up just two earned runs on three hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Keels Carrizosa, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Lucy Sherburne was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Cathedral Catholic has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-5 record this season. As for Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 19-5-1.
Friday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Cathedral Catholic hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .357. However, it's not like Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .372. 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.
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