Softball Preview: St. Teresa's Academy Stars vs. Truman Patriots
St. Teresa's Academy is 0-3 against Truman since October of 2018 but things could change on Wednesday. The St. Teresa's Academy Stars will head out to square off against the Truman Patriots at 4:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
St. Teresa's Academy took a loss when they played away from home last Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed last Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 19-9 margin over Notre Dame de Sion. The result was nothing new for the Stars, who have now won five contests by ten runs or more so far this season.
Grace McGannon was a standout: she scored three runs and stole five bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Caitlin Baker, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and three RBI.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, St. Teresa's Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .611. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Truman came into Thursday's match having lost 12 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They never let Raytown onto the board and left with a 12-0 win on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Patriots have posted since September 3rd.
The win got St. Teresa's Academy back to even at 7-7. As for Truman, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-15.
St. Teresa's Academy might still be hurting after the 15-4 loss they got from Truman in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Can St. Teresa's Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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