Softball Preview: Monroe Bearcats vs. Archbishop Murphy Wildcats
The Monroe Bearcats will head out on the road to challenge the Archbishop Murphy Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
In what's become a running theme this season, Monroe gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 13-2 margin over Cascade. The victory was nothing new for Monroe as they're now sitting on three straight.
Holly Pettitt made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Pettitt has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Pettitt was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Monroe got a massive performance out of Scarlett Nagy, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Isabelle Webster was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, Archbishop Murphy can finally bid farewell to their eight-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Lynnwood with a sharp 17-4 win. Archbishop Murphy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Like Monroe, Archbishop Murphy also got a great game from a two-way player: Ari Dixon. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Dixon was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Archbishop Murphy got a massive performance out of Ashlie Latta, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Amaya Hernandez, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Monroe has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season. As for Archbishop Murphy, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-10.
Archbishop Murphy's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Monroe has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .447. It's a different story for Archbishop Murphy, though, as they've only averaged .340. Will they be able to contain Monroe's hitters?
Monroe came up short against Archbishop Murphy in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, falling 10-5. Can Monroe avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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