David Thibodaux is 0-4 against Opelousas Catholic since March of 2020 but things could change on Wednesday. The Bulldogs will challenge the Vikings at 4:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
While David Thibodaux's victory against Teurlings Catholic wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Bulldogs narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Rebels 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bulldogs have posted since March 13th.
Morgan Malveaux was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits. Malveaux was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, Kylie Dronet was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Amalie Harvison was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Opelousas Catholic). They were the clear victors by a 20-4 margin over Westminster Christian Academy on Tuesday. Considering the Vikings have won eight matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Like David Thibodaux, Opelousas Catholic also got a great game from a two-way player: Remi Bihm. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Bihm has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Madison Ludeau and Madison Gussman did most of the damage at the plate: Ludeau went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Gussman scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Those four RBI gave Ludeau a new career-high. Emma Ludeau also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Opelousas Catholic always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .647. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive contests.
Opelousas Catholic's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-9. As for David Thibodaux, their record is now 12-13.
David Thibodaux couldn't quite get it done against Opelousas Catholic when the teams last played back in March as they fell 5-0. Can the Bulldogs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
