Softball Preview: Flint Hill Huskies vs. Maret Frogs
Flint Hill has enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will take on the Maret Frogs at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Flint Hill fell victim to St. Catherine's and their airtight pitching crew last Tuesday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Saints. The match marked that first time this year in which Flint Hill was not able to get on the board.
Mackenzie Murdock spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on nine hits and racked up 11 Ks. Those 11 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Flint Hill saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jane Stanley, who went 2-for-3 with a double.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Maret's offense. They fell victim to a rough 15-0 loss at the hands of Holton-Arms on Thursday. Maret has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Flint Hill's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Maret, their loss dropped their record down to 4-2.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Flint Hill has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .488. However, it's not like Maret struggles in that department as they've averaged .644. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Flint Hill was able to grind out a solid victory over Maret in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, winning 8-4. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Maret's CJ Roy, who struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up five earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Now that she won't be playing on Tuesday, will it be that much easier for Flint Hill to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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