Softball Preview: Newman Central Catholic Comets vs. Mendota Trojans
The Newman Central Catholic Comets will head out on the road to face off against the Mendota Trojans at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Last Friday, it was a hard-fought contest, but Newman Central Catholic had to settle for a 5-4 defeat against Sherrard. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Newman Central Catholic in their matchups with Sherrard: they've now lost five in a row.
Jessalin Johns put in work no matter where she played. She tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Johns has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Johns was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Madison Duhon made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run. Another player making a difference was Brenleigh Cook, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Mendota was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They suffered a tough 21-5 loss at the hands of Princeton.
Newman Central Catholic's record is now 4-7. As for Mendota, their record is now 2-7.
Newman Central Catholic took their win against Mendota in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 14-3. Will Newman Central Catholic repeat their success, or does Mendota have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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