Softball Preview: Hershey Panthers vs. Grand Island Central Catholic Crusaders
Hershey hasn't had much luck against Grand Island Central Catholic recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Hershey Panthers will be staying on the road to face off against the Grand Island Central Catholic Crusaders.
Hershey lost 11-1 to Alliance on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Grand Island Central Catholic had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.5 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 victory over the Bulldogs.
Logan Rainforth spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jocelyn Price, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Hershey's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Grand Island Central Catholic, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a massive bump to their 6-4 record this season.
Hershey might still be hurting after the 13-2 loss they got from Grand Island Central Catholic in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Can Hershey avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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