The Padua Franciscan Bruins will head out on the road to challenge the Firelands Falcons at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Padua Franciscan is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
Padua Franciscan took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They skirted past Beaumont School 6-4.
Alex Camarati made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Camarati has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Camarati was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Julia Ezzie was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Samantha Ezzie, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Firelands put the finishing touches on their seventh blowout victory of the season on Friday. They put the hurt on Bay with a sharp 10-3 victory.
Jeanette Crawford spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on zero hits.
On the hitting side, Sarah Blankenship was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Aubrynn Reichle was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Padua Franciscan has been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 12 games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-7 record this season. As for Firelands, their record now sits at 11-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Padua Franciscan has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Firelands struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.5. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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