Softball Preview: Immaculata-La Salle Royal Lions vs. Mater Academy Bay Rays
After four games on the road, Immaculata-La Salle is heading back home. They will take on the Mater Academy Bay Rays at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Immaculata-La Salle is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 14.6 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Immaculata-La Salle gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Sports Leadership & Management as Immaculata-La Salle made off with a 31-6 victory. Immaculata-La Salle's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Melissa Carrasco made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Carrasco was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Daysi Gonzalez was a standout: she went 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Ashley Fonseca was another key contributor, scoring five runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought contest, but Mater Academy Bay had to settle for a 7-6 defeat against Gulliver Prep on Friday. Mater Academy Bay has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Katlynn F. was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Khloe C., who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Immaculata-La Salle now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Mater Academy Bay, their loss dropped their record down to 10-9.
Both the pair just can't seem to miss. Immaculata-La Salle has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.6 hits per game. However, it's not like Mater Academy Bay struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.2. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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