Softball Preview: James Logan Colts vs. Washington Huskies
After three games on the road, James Logan is heading back home. They will take on the Washington Huskies at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
James Logan's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They came out on top against Newark Memorial by a score of 5-0.
The result came thanks to Anastasia Marquez's shutout, as she gave up just four hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, James Logan let Ava Medellin and Janessa Parras loose on the outfield. Medellin scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Parras scored a run while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of EJ Delgadillo, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Washington has not done well against Moreau Catholic recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Washington had just enough and edged Moreau Catholic out 4-3.
Olivia Machuca spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Cassandra Price, who went 3-for-4 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Kayden Davis, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
James Logan's victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-1. As for Washington, their win bumped their record up to 6-10.
Washington's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: James Logan has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 12.7 hits per game. It's a different story for Washington, though, as they've been averaging 9.9. Given James Logan's sizable advantage in that area, Washington will need to find a way to close that gap.
James Logan took their victory against Washington in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 21-1. Does James Logan have another victory up their sleeve, or will Washington turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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