Softball Preview: Basha Bears vs. Xavier College Prep Gators
Basha and Xavier College Prep are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2018, but likely not for long. The Basha Bears will head out on the road to square off against the Xavier College Prep Gators at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Basha is looking to tack on another W to their 11-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Basha put the finishing touches on their 14th blowout victory of the season on Wednesday. Everything went their way against Chandler as Basha made off with a 17-5 win. That's two games straight that Basha has won by exactly 12 runs.
Kylee Duffy looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned run off two hits (she also only allowed one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on MiaLania Ocampo, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. Vaeh Luna was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a home run, a stolen base, and two RBI.
Xavier College Prep proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by ten) but on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Perry a 2-0 shutout.
Xavier College Prep saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tabitha Von Kolen, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Lauren Putz, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Basha's victory bumped their record up to 22-1-1. As for Xavier College Prep, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 19-3-1 record this season.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Basha hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .422. However, it's not like Xavier College Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .405. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Basha took their win against Xavier College Prep in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 12-2. Does Basha have another victory up their sleeve, or will Xavier College Prep turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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