Charlotte Catholic is 2-8 against Providence since March of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Cougars will face off against the Panthers at 6:00 p.m. Charlotte Catholic's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Providence's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Charlotte Catholic fell victim to Independence and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Patriots. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Cougars were not able to get on the board.
Rachel Wildman
| 04/29/25 @ Independence | 7 |
| 04/10/25 @ Butler | 7 |
| 04/09/25 @ Covenant Day | 5 |
| 04/02/25 @ Myers Park | 12 |
| 04/01/25 @ Independence | 8 |
| + 8 more games |
Rachel Wildman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 13 consecutive appearances.
Meanwhile, Providence entered their matchup against Independence on Thursday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Panthers fell 7-3 to the Patriots.
Providence also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Sophie Strugar gave up four earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Casey Tomljanovic made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI.
Charlotte Catholic's loss dropped their record down to 14-6. As for Providence, their defeat dropped their record down to 20-5.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Charlotte Catholic hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .320. However, it's not like Providence struggles in that department as they've averaged .399. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Charlotte Catholic suffered a grim 9-3 defeat to Providence in their previous meeting back in March. Can the Cougars avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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