Softball Game Preview: Montebello Oilers vs. Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary Cardinals

Montebello is 0-4 against Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary since March of 2015 but things could change on Thursday. The Oilers will square off against the Cardinals at 3:30 p.m. Montebello has given up an average of 10 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Montebello is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Thursday. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 14-4 to Alhambra, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out Alhambra 10-9 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cardinals have posted since March 4th.

Montebello's loss dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 7-9.

Montebello suffered a grim 11-3 defeat to Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Can the Oilers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.