Softball Game Preview: Fresno Christian Eagles vs. Caruthers Blue Raiders

Fresno Christian is 1-9 against Caruthers since May of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Eagles will square off against the Blue Raiders at 3:00 p.m.

Fresno Christian played against Fowler on Friday and lost via forfeit.

Caruthers is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They put the hurt on Riverdale with a sharp 25-1 win on Friday. The Blue Raiders have beaten the Cowboys the last eight times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Cowboys has come to flipping the script.

The team relied heavily on Mia Nola, who fired off two home runs, five runs, and seven RBI while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. What's more, she posted three hits, the most she's had since back in March. Another player making a difference was Madison Gamboa, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI.

Caruthers was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .711. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .464 or higher in five consecutive contests.

Caruthers' record now sits at 12-9. As for Fresno Christian, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-13.

Fresno Christian might still be hurting after the 13-3 defeat they got from Caruthers in their previous matchup back in April. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.