Softball Game Preview: St. Anne Cardinals vs. Clifton Central Comets

By Team Reports Apr 21, 2024, 7:16am

Softball Preview: St. Anne Cardinals vs. Clifton Central Comets

St. Anne is 0-5 against Clifton Central since May of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The St. Anne Cardinals will be playing at home against the Clifton Central Comets at 4:30 p.m. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

St. Anne is is headed into Monday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 16th straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They suffered a tough 16-5 loss at the hands of Donovan. One positive for St. Anne, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.

Tiffany DeYoung made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Maya Anderson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.

Meanwhile, Clifton Central came up short against Fisher on Saturday and fell 8-4. Clifton Central has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Ella Ponton made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.

St. Anne's defeat dropped their record down to 0-12. As for Clifton Central, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-12.

St. Anne suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Clifton Central in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will St. Anne have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.

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