Softball Preview: Bridges Prep Buccaneers vs. John Paul II Golden Warrriors
Bridges Prep has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will square off against the John Paul II Golden Warrriors at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bridges Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
Bridges Prep will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs two weeks ago, then bounced right back against Hampton County on Monday. Bridges Prep blew past Hampton County 23-11. Bridges Prep's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Baylee Stevenson was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Mallorie Brown, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, John Paul II fell victim to Beaufort and their airtight pitching crew two weeks ago. They suffered a rough 10-0 defeat at the hands of the Eagles. The contest marked the first time this season in which John Paul II was not able to get on the board.
John Paul II saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Racheal Brenneman, who went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases. Brenneman is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
Bridges Prep's victory bumped their record up to 6-10. As for John Paul II, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bridges Prep has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .573. However, it's not like John Paul II struggles in that department as they've averaged .435. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Bridges Prep suffered a grim 18-4 defeat to John Paul II in their previous matchup back in March. Can Bridges Prep avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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