Softball Preview: Providence Panthers vs. Charlotte Catholic Cougars
After two games on the road, Providence is heading back home. They will take on the Charlotte Catholic Cougars at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Providence is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
Providence can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Friday. They were the clear victor by an 8-1 margin over Myers Park.
Emerson McAllister was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Katherine Joiner, who scored a run and stole two bases.
Meanwhile, Charlotte Catholic pushed their score all the way to ten on Friday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell just short of Independence by a score of 12-10. Charlotte Catholic has struggled against Independence recently, as their game on Friday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Evi Hoefling led a balanced group of hitters, going 4-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Annabelle Grogan was another key contributor, going 4-for-5 with four RBI and a triple.
Even though they lost, Charlotte Catholic kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The victory got Providence back to even at 6-6. As for Charlotte Catholic, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-6.
Monday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Providence hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .356. However, it's not like Charlotte Catholic struggles in that department as they've averaged .374. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Providence took their win against Charlotte Catholic in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 22-9. Does Providence have another victory up their sleeve, or will Charlotte Catholic turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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