Softball Preview: St. Francis Borgia Knights vs. St. Joseph's Academy Angels
St. Francis Borgia has been away from home for three games now, but on Thursday they'll finally make their return. They will host the St. Joseph's Academy Angels at 4:15 p.m.
St. Francis Borgia came up short against Sullivan on Tuesday, falling 17-4. While the Knights didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Eagles 3-2 in the first period.
Annabelle Roellig made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Meanwhile, St. Joseph's Academy made easy work of Ursuline Academy on Tuesday and carried off an 11-4 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Angels.
Julie Origliasso spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on eight hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Hudsen Backsmeyer, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Elizabeth Kirsch, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
St. Francis Borgia has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-11 record this season. As for St. Joseph's Academy, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Everything went St. Francis Borgia's way against St. Joseph's Academy when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as St. Francis Borgia made off with a 13-0 win. Will St. Francis Borgia repeat their success, or does St. Joseph's Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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