Softball Game Preview: Austin Prep Cougars vs. Phillips Academy Big Blue

The Austin Prep Cougars will square off against the Phillips Academy Big Blue at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Austin Prep has given up an average of 11.2 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Austin Prep is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They fell just short of Phillips Exeter Academy by a score of 11-10 last Monday.

Meanwhile, Phillips Academy didn't have quite enough to beat St. Paul's on Wednesday and fell 7-5. The Big Blue have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Austin Prep's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Phillips Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.

Austin Prep couldn't quite finish off Phillips Academy in their previous matchup back in April of 2019 and fell 9-7. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.