Softball Preview: Fredericksburg Christian Eagles vs. Trinity Episcopal Titans
After four games on the road, Fredericksburg Christian is heading back home. They will take on the Trinity Episcopal Titans at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Fredericksburg Christian will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Friday, then bounced right back against Saint Gertrude on Wednesday. Everything went Fredericksburg Christian's way against Saint Gertrude as Fredericksburg Christian made off with a 13-7 victory.
Scarlet Whittaker made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and one unearned) runs off 12 hits (and only one walk). Whittaker has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. Whittaker was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Haylie Johnson and Rylie Johnson did most of the damage at the plate: Johnson went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI, while Johnson scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Johnson has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Emma Minnick, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Trinity Episcopal came tearing into Wednesday's contest with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.8 runs) and they left with even more momentum. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Scotties an 11-0 shutout.
Like Fredericksburg Christian, Trinity Episcopal also got a great game from a two-way player: Alex Giesen. Throwing, Giesen tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Jordan Winston kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. At bat, Giesen scored two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances, while Winston went 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Olivia Golliday was incredible, going 2-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordan Morey, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Fredericksburg Christian is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season. As for Trinity Episcopal, they pushed their record up to 12-7 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Fredericksburg Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .501. However, it's not like Trinity Episcopal struggles in that department as they've averaged .455. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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