American hasn't had much luck against Moreau Catholic recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Eagles will head out to face off against the Mariners at 4:00 p.m.
Kennedy hit American with a four-run first inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Eagles took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Titans.
Dhawani Badala was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Moreau Catholic had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11 runs) and they went ahead and made it five on Tuesday. They blew past the Warriors 16-0. The Mariners' pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last three games.
Lexi Mejia and Alyvia Sifuentes-Parker made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Mejia tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Sifuentes-Parker tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. At the plate, Mejia got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Sifuentes-Parker went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those four hits gave Sifuentes-Parker a new career-high.
In other batting news, Mia Burrell was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Olivia Ritchie, who went 4-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and one double.
Moreau Catholic kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Moreau Catholic's record is now 11-12. As for American, their loss dropped their record down to 3-19.
American's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's contest. The Eagles have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Moreau Catholic, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will American continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
