Beechwood is 2-8 against Villa Madonna since April of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Tigers will host the Vikings at 5:30 p.m. Beechwood has given up an average of 8.9 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Beechwood is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against North Bay Haven Academy, falling 15-0. The game marked the first time this season in which the Tigers were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Villa Madonna got the win against Calvary Christian on Wednesday by a conclusive 13-5. The Vikings might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by eight runs or more this season.
Cam Kratzer was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Villa Madonna got a big performance out of Ella Derry, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Those stolen bases marked the first that Derry snagged this season. Chloe Cotton was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
Villa Madonna always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .574. They are 4-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Villa Madonna has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.6 runs on average over those games. As for Beechwood, their loss dropped their record down to 5-4.
Beechwood might still be hurting after the 14-5 defeat they got from Villa Madonna when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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