Softball Preview: Pathfinder RVT Pioneers vs. Franklin County Tech Eagles
Pathfinder RVT is 0-10 against Franklin County Tech since May of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Pathfinder RVT Pioneers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Franklin County Tech Eagles at 3:30 p.m.
Back in April, Pathfinder RVT came up short against Pope Francis Prep and fell 7-3.
Meanwhile, Franklin County Tech came tearing into Friday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 17 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with an 8-3 win over the Golden Hawks.
Hannah Gilbert made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Gilbert has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Gilbert was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Kaitlin Trudeau was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jenna Petrowicz, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Pathfinder RVT's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Franklin County Tech, they pushed their record up to 11-1 with that victory, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Pathfinder RVT suffered a grim 12-0 defeat to Franklin County Tech in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Pathfinder RVT have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
