The St. Johns Country Day Spartans will venture away from home to square off against the Bishop Snyder Cardinals at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. St. Johns Country Day is coming into the match on a four-game losing streak.
St. Johns Country Day lost 11-1 to Peniel Baptist Academy on Tuesday.
St. Johns Country Day saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gabi Oceguera, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Bishop Snyder hadn't done well against Bradford recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Cardinals blew past the Tornadoes 12-4. The Cardinals might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by six runs or more this season.
Chloe Gotto and Caitlyn Boshell were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Gotto tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Boshell tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Gotto has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. At the plate, Gotto scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances, while Boshell went 2-for-5 with three RBI and two doubles. That's the most doubles Boshell has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, Lola Aberly was incredible, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. What's more, she posted two hits, the most she's had since back in March. Ava Williamson also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Bishop Snyder always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .525. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bradford only posted an OBP of .371.
St. Johns Country Day's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Bishop Snyder, their record is now 11-5.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Thursday. St. Johns Country Day hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.5 home runs per game. However, it's not like Bishop Snyder struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.4 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
St. Johns Country Day suffered a grim 16-0 defeat to Bishop Snyder in their previous matchup back in February. Can the Spartans avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
