Softball Preview: Our Lady of Good Counsel Falcons vs. Paul VI Panthers
The Our Lady of Good Counsel Falcons will head out on the road to take on the Paul VI Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Our Lady of Good Counsel will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Our Lady of Good Counsel scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 22-1 margin over Fairfax HomeSchool. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Our Lady of Good Counsel with their most commanding win of the season.
Meanwhile, Paul VI had just enough and edged Bishop Ireton out 8-7 on Friday. The victory was just what Paul VI needed coming off of a 10-0 loss in their prior game.
Giovanna Gottfried spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 12 Ks.
At the plate, McKenna Drawbaugh was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Mia Gottfried, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Our Lady of Good Counsel now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Paul VI, they pushed their record up to 5-4 with that win, which was their third straight at home.
Our Lady of Good Counsel took their victory against Paul VI in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 10-0. Will Our Lady of Good Counsel repeat their success, or does Paul VI have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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