Notre Dame is 1-9 against Chattanooga Central since March of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Fighting Irish will host the Pounders at 5:00 p.m. Notre Dame has given up an average of 11.8 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Notre Dame is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against South Pittsburg, falling 13-1.
Notre Dame saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Scarlett Hughes, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Chattanooga Central came tearing into Saturday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 6-5 W against the Wildcats. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Pounders have posted since May 1, 2024.
Kaitlynn Cunningham spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Sanaa Townsend was a standout: she scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kennedi Sabb, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
Chattanooga Central pushed their record up to 12-5 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average over those games. As for Notre Dame, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-8.
Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Notre Dame hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .316. However, it's not like Chattanooga Central struggles in that department as they've averaged .491. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Notre Dame might still be hurting after the 9-1 loss they got from Chattanooga Central in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Fighting Irish 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.
