Softball Preview: Ben Holt College Prep Academy Bobcats vs. St. Mary's Rams
The Ben Holt College Prep Academy Bobcats will head out on the road to take on the St. Mary's Rams at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Ben Holt College Prep Academy is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Ben Holt College Prep Academy stacked a sixth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Friday. They blew past Delta Charter 18-2. Ben Holt College Prep Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Julieann Drulias and Gabriella Rojas made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Drulias struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Rojas pitched two innings while giving up no earned run or hits. Drulias has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Drulias went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Rojas scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Ben Holt College Prep Academy got a massive performance out of Riley Smith, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Farryn Garcia, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, St. Mary's came into Thursday's contest having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on Tokay with a sharp 13-7 victory on Thursday. The win was just what St. Mary's needed coming off of a 13-6 defeat in their prior match.
Alyssa Garcia was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. Matea Muraoka was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
Ben Holt College Prep Academy's record now sits at 9-4. As for St. Mary's, their record now sits at 9-11-1.
St. Mary's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Ben Holt College Prep Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .512. It's a different story for St. Mary's, though, as they've only averaged .357. Will they be able to contain Ben Holt College Prep Academy's hitters?
Ben Holt College Prep Academy suffered a grim 15-3 defeat to St. Mary's when the teams last played back in March. Can Ben Holt College Prep Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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