The Lake Catholic Cougars will head out on the road to face off against the Holy Name Green Wave at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lake Catholic has given up an average of 8.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Lake Catholic lost 11-3 to Beaumont School on Tuesday. The defeat continues a trend for the Cougars in their meetings with the Blue Streaks: they've now lost three in a row.
Taylor Jacobs made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. Those hits were her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Jules Amato, who went 3-for-4 with one run and one double.
Meanwhile, Holy Name narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy 8-6. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Green Wave.
Reagan Vavro spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Alli Orzech and Bailey Garlow did most of the damage at the plate: Orzech went 1-for-2 with one home run and two runs, while Garlow went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Those two stolen bases gave Garlow a new career-high. Kylee Blinky was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one run.
Lake Catholic's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Holy Name, their victory bumped their record up to 9-2.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lake Catholic has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .450. However, it's not like Holy Name struggles in that department as they've averaged .438. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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