Softball Preview: Hermann Bearcats vs. Cuba Wildcats
Hermann is 0-7 against Cuba since September of 2015 but things could change on Monday. The Hermann Bearcats will be staying on the road to face off against the Cuba Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. Hermann will be strutting in after a win while Cuba will be coming in after a loss.
Hermann's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They came out on top against Pacific by a score of 5-0.
Taylor Carver made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 19 over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Delilah Nobel, who scored a run while going 3-for-5. Sheilah Dodorico was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Hermann kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Cuba was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost 21-9 to St. James.
Hermann's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-6. As for Cuba, their loss dropped their record down to 0-9.
Hermann came up short against Cuba when the teams last played back in September of 2022, falling 10-5. Can Hermann avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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