Softball Game Preview: All Saints' Academy Saints vs. Cambridge Christian Lancers

The All Saints' Academy Saints will challenge the Cambridge Christian Lancers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.

All Saints' Academy lost 17-10 to City of Life Christian Academy on Tuesday. The defeat continues a trend for the Saints in their meetings with the Warriors: they've now lost three in a row.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Cambridge Christian, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They were the clear victors by a 17-1 margin over Bishop McLaughlin Catholic two weeks ago. The result was nothing new for the Lancers, who have now won six games by seven runs or more so far this season.

Bishop McLaughlin Catholic's batters probably weren't too happy with Ella Swigart, who pitched a no hitter.

At the plate, Cambridge Christian got a massive performance out of Shelby Bellomo, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave Bellomo a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Tessa Nichols, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.

Cambridge Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .909. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Cambridge Christian's win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.4 runs over those games. As for All Saints' Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.

All Saints' Academy might still be hurting after the 17-4 defeat they got from Cambridge Christian in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will All Saints' Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.