Softball Preview: Padua Franciscan Bruins vs. Beaumont School Blue Streaks
Padua Franciscan is 9-1 against Beaumont School since April of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Padua Franciscan Bruins will be playing in front of their home fans against the Beaumont School Blue Streaks at 5:00 p.m. Padua Franciscan is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
Padua Franciscan will face Beaumont School after dropping another heartbreaker against Buckeye on Tuesday, which marked the second time in a row the team's come within 2.1 2.1 runs of beating them. Padua Franciscan lost 10-2 to Buckeye. Padua Franciscan has not had much luck with Buckeye recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Julia Ezzie made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Beaumont School put the finishing touches on their eighth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 16-1 margin over Garrett Morgan. The high-scoring effort was just what Beaumont School needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Kayla McDade made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. McDade has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. McDade was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kara Thomas, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Evelyn Boron was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run.
Padua Franciscan's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-7. As for Beaumont School, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-9.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Padua Franciscan has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .470. However, it's not like Beaumont School struggles in that department as they've averaged .470. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Padua Franciscan beat Beaumont School 7-4 in their previous meeting back in April. Does Padua Franciscan have another victory up their sleeve, or will Beaumont School turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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