Softball Preview: Grants Pirates vs. St. Pius X Sartans
The Grants Pirates will head out on the road to challenge the St. Pius X Sartans at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Grants is no doubt hoping to put an end to an eight-game streak of away losses.
Grants lost a close one when they played on Saturday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on on Tuesday was a bit more commanding. Their rough 10-3 defeat to Valencia might stick with them for a while.
Raeyna Valdez was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, St. Pius X suffered a tough 10-3 loss at the hands of Belen on Tuesday.
Gabriella Casco made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Grants' defeat dropped their record down to 3-13. As for St. Pius X, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-4.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Grants has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .435. However, it's not like St. Pius X struggles in that department as they've averaged .510. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Grants might still be hurting after the 14-2 defeat they got from St. Pius X in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can Grants avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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