The St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy Warriors will face off against the La Salle Lancers at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy has given up an average of 10.6 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering St. Genevieve just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Thursday. They came up short against the Valiants, falling 15-4.
Brianna Cibrian was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Julissa Perez was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, La Salle waltzed into their game on Saturday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They came out on top against the Kares by a score of 10-6.
Havana Pagan made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off 11 hits. Pagan was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Aria Davis was incredible, scoring five runs and stealing a base while going 5-for-5. Those five runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jessica Young, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
La Salle kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 13 hits in three consecutive contests.
St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy's loss dropped their record down to 8-6. As for La Salle, their victory bumped their record up to 12-4.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .657. However, it's not like La Salle struggles in that department as they've averaged .470. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy might still be hurting after the 24-4 defeat they got from La Salle when the teams last played back in March. Will the Warriors have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
