Softball Game Preview: Franklin Monroe Jets vs. Catholic Central Irish

The Franklin Monroe Jets will take on the Catholic Central Irish at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Monday just wasn't the day for Franklin Monroe's offense. They lost 13-0 to Tri-County North on Monday. The Jets have struggled against the Panthers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.

Meanwhile, after soaring to 11 runs the game before, Catholic Central was a bit more limited in their game on Monday. They came up short against Covington, falling 23-1.

Catholic Central saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jandi Dunbar, who went 2-for-3 with one double. That double marked the first that Dunbar has hit this season.

Catholic Central's loss dropped their record down to 4-20. As for Franklin Monroe, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-18.

Catholic Central's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Franklin Monroe has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .438. It's a different story for Catholic Central, though, as they've only averaged .330. Will they be able to contain Franklin Monroe's hitters?

Franklin Monroe got the 'W' in their previous meeting back in April of 2022 against Catholic Central by a conclusive 15-9 score. Do the Jets have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Irish turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.