For the second straight game, Saint Viator will face off against Benet Academy. The Lions will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against the Redwings at 4:30 p.m. Saint Viator has given up an average of 8.8 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Saint Viator came into their game on Monday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against Benet Academy, falling 13-3.
For Benet Academy's part, the team relied heavily on Hannah Baer, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Gianna Cunningham, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and two runs.
Benet Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .515. The last time their OBP was this high was back in May of 2024.
Benet Academy pushed their record up to 8-14 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Saint Viator, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-16 record this season.
Benet Academy's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Saint Viator hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .316. It's a different story for Benet Academy, though, as they've only averaged .257. Will they be able to contain Saint Viator's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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