Softball Game Preview: Holy Names Academy vs. Lincoln Lynx

Holy Names Academy will venture away from home to square off against the Lincoln Lynx at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Holy Names Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.

Things were looking good for Holy Names Academy after they put the first points on the board on Tuesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell 10-7 to Bishop Blanchet. Holy Names Academy has struggled against Bishop Blanchet recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.

Ella McFarlane was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3. Maria Coussens also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.

Meanwhile, after soaring to 14 runs the game before, Lincoln was a bit more limited in their matchup on Thursday. They lost 11-0 to Garfield.

Holy Names Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Lincoln, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.

Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Holy Names Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .461. However, it's not like Lincoln struggles in that department as they've averaged .433. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Holy Names Academy couldn't quite get it done against Lincoln when the teams last played last Tuesday as they fell 10-7. Can Holy Names Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.