Softball Game Preview: Academy of Our Lady of Peace Pilots vs. Patrick Henry Patriots
By Team Reports
Apr 30, 2025, 4:08am
Softball Preview: Academy of Our Lady of Peace Pilots vs. Patrick Henry Patriots
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace Pilots will venture away from home to take on the Patrick Henry Patriots at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Academy of Our Lady of Peace hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
Academy of Our Lady of Peace came up short against Point Loma on Thursday, falling 11-1.
Academy of Our Lady of Peace saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bryn Marsh, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
Meanwhile, Patrick Henry hadn't done well against Cathedral Catholic recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Patriots had just enough and edged out the Dons 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Patriots have posted against the Dons since April 25, 2022.
Zoe Rutherford was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2024.
Patrick Henry's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-11. As for Academy of Our Lady of Peace, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-13.
Academy of Our Lady of Peace took their victory against Patrick Henry when the teams last played two weeks ago by a conclusive 15-4 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Pilots since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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