The Shorecrest Scots will venture away from home to face off against the Archbishop Murphy Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Shorecrest is coming into the game on a four-game losing streak.
Shorecrest's last matchup with Mountlake Terrace could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Monday. Shorecrest came up short against Mountlake Terrace, falling 12-2. The contest marked the Scots' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Archbishop Murphy's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell 7-4 to Marysville Getchell.
Carly Madhavan made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last four times she's played. Sophia Mazzeo also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Madhavan wasn't the only one working in the home run department: Archbishop Murphy lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now launched at least two home runs in four consecutive matchups.
Archbishop Murphy's defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 4-2. As for Shorecrest, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Shorecrest has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .457. However, it's not like Archbishop Murphy struggles in that department as they've averaged .439. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Shorecrest suffered a grim 16-2 defeat to Archbishop Murphy in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can Shorecrest avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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