Francis W. Parker hasn't had much luck against Regina Dominican recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Colonels are taking a road trip to take on the Panthers at 4:00 p.m. Francis W. Parker has given up an average of 17.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Francis W. Parker is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Monday. They lost 20-2 to Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park.
Francis W. Parker saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sloane Demetriou, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Regina Dominican had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.3 runs) and they went ahead and made it four on Wednesday. They walked away with a 5-1 win over the Rams.
Addison Volkers spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Anna O'Connor was excellent, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one triple. That triple was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Clare Levar, who went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Regina Dominican pushed their record up to 7-3 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Francis W. Parker, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Francis W. Parker hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .313. However, it's not like Regina Dominican struggles in that department as they've averaged .387. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Francis W. Parker came up short against Regina Dominican when the teams last played back in May of 2024, falling 16-13. Can the Colonels avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
