Softball Preview: Emmaus Hornets vs. Allentown Central Catholic Vikings
Emmaus is 10-0 against Allentown Central Catholic since May of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Emmaus Hornets will be playing at home against the Allentown Central Catholic Vikings at 4:00 p.m. Emmaus will be looking to keep their nine-game home win streak alive.
In what's become a running theme this season, Emmaus gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They put the hurt on Pocono Mountain East with a sharp 12-2 win.
Emma Kozy made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Kozy was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Emmaus let Brianna Amey and Sadie Haefeli loose on the outfield. Amey went 2-for-2 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple, while Haefeli scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Abigail Derr, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Allentown Central Catholic got the win against Nativity BVM on Saturday by a conclusive 22-7. That 15 run margin sets a new team best for Allentown Central Catholic this season.
Montana Nagle was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, six RBI, and three runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Anne Langan, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Emmaus' victory bumped their record up to 16-3. As for Allentown Central Catholic, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-12.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Emmaus has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .505. However, it's not like Allentown Central Catholic struggles in that department as they've averaged .494. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Emmaus' way against Allentown Central Catholic when the teams last played on April 5th as Emmaus made off with a 17-0 victory. Will Emmaus repeat their success, or does Allentown Central Catholic have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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