The John F. Kennedy Rockets will take on the Holy Cross Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. John F. Kennedy has given up an average of 8.7 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
John F. Kennedy came up short against Cotulla on Friday, falling 11-1.
Meanwhile, Holy Cross entered their tilt with Poteet on Saturday with three consecutive wins , and they'll enter their next game with four. They never let the Aggies get on the board and left with a 10-0 win. With that victory, the Knights brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Haven Castillo made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.
In other batting news, Leena Garcia was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one stolen base. Genesis Medrano was another key player, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Holy Cross always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .593. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .538 or higher in three consecutive games.
Holy Cross' win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.0 runs on average over those games. As for John F. Kennedy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. John F. Kennedy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .474. However, it's not like Holy Cross struggles in that department as they've averaged .569. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
