Softball Preview: Mater Academy Bay Rays vs. Palmer Trinity Falcons
The Mater Academy Bay Rays will head out on the road to take on the Palmer Trinity Falcons at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mater Academy Bay knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully Palmer Trinity likes a good challenge.
Mater Academy Bay put the finishing touches on their ninth blowout victory of the season on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 17-2 margin over iMater Charter. 17 seems to be a good number for Mater Academy Bay as the squad scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Rae F. was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. F. has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. F. was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gabriella P., who went 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Jarilynn R. was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Palmer Trinity suffered a tough 10-3 loss at the hands of Oxbridge Academy on Thursday. Palmer Trinity has struggled against Oxbridge Academy recently, as their game on Thursday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Mela Fajardo was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Mater Academy Bay is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season. As for Palmer Trinity, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-5.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Mater Academy Bay hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .429. However, it's not like Palmer Trinity struggles in that department as they've averaged .313. 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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