Softball Preview: Saint Viator Lions vs. Carmel Corsairs
Saint Viator is 0-10 against Carmel since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Saint Viator Lions will head out on the road to square off against the Carmel Corsairs at 4:30 p.m. Saint Viator is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
Saint Viator unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak in Saturday's second game. They fell just short of Marian Catholic by a score of 11-9.
Maggie Giroux made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-2. Maggie Ratzki was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Carmel didn't have quite enough to beat Nazareth Academy in Saturday's second game and fell 3-2. Carmel has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Bella Cameron spent all 7.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on 11 hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Ainsley Rastovac made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Leylani Sanchez, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Saint Viator's record now sits at 5-10. As for Carmel, their record now sits at 5-5.
Monday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Saint Viator hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .332. However, it's not like Carmel struggles in that department as they've averaged .326. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Saint Viator couldn't quite finish off Carmel in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 and fell 8-6. Can Saint Viator avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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