Softball Game Preview: Martin Clippers vs. Hackett Catholic Prep Fighting Irish

Martin is on a four-game streak of home losses, and Hackett Catholic Prep a six-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Saturday. The Martin Clippers will be playing at home against the Hackett Catholic Prep Fighting Irish at 10:00 a.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

On Tuesday, Martin didn't have quite enough to beat Climax-Scotts and fell 9-8.

Meanwhile, after some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three matches, Hackett Catholic Prep finally came back down to earth on Wednesday. They took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Centreville.

Ellie Kling spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances.

Martin's defeat dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Hackett Catholic Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 9-12.