Softball Game Preview: Timothy Christian Trojans vs. Marian Central Catholic Hurricanes

The Timothy Christian Trojans are taking a road trip to take on the Marian Central Catholic Hurricanes at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Timothy Christian has given up an average of 8 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Timothy Christian came up short against Bishop McNamara on Thursday, falling 19-1. The Trojans have struggled against the Fightin' Irish recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost meeting.

Sophia Mook was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one home run.

Meanwhile, Marian Central Catholic didn't have quite enough to beat St. Edward on Wednesday and fell 5-4.

Bailey Keller made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Vivianna Lara also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.

Timothy Christian's record is now 5-2. As for Marian Central Catholic, they now have a losing record of 4-5.

Saturday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Timothy Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .380. However, it's not like Marian Central Catholic struggles in that department as they've averaged .315. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Timothy Christian took their victory against Marian Central Catholic when the teams last played back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 11-4 score. Will the Trojans repeat their success, or do the Hurricanes have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.