Softball Game Preview: Cameron Plays at Home

By Team Reports May 15, 2024, 3:09am

Softball Preview: Cameron Comets vs. St. Croix Falls Saints

After four games on the road, Cameron is heading back home. They will take on the St. Croix Falls Saints at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Cameron had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Hayward put an end to it on Tuesday. Cameron lost 11-0 to Hayward. The loss continues a trend for Cameron in their matchups with Hayward: they've now lost six in a row.

Cameron saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Riley Holdeman, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases.

Meanwhile, St. Croix Falls came up short against Spooner on Tuesday and fell 7-3. St. Croix Falls has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Faith Allram spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Catherine Williams made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.

Cameron's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-12. As for St. Croix Falls, their loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-10.

Cameron might still be hurting after the 11-2 defeat they got from St. Croix Falls in their previous matchup back in April. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Allram, who didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Now that Cameron knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.

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