The Presentation Panthers will face off against the Terra Nova Tigers at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with eight consecutive losses for Presentation and six for Terra Nova.
Last Friday, Presentation didn't have quite enough to beat Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory and fell 9-8.
Julia Simon was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Leah Escolar, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Terra Nova came up short against Sequoia on Tuesday, falling 20-4.
Aubrey Bailey made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Caitlyn Lobo was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Terra Nova's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Presentation, their loss dropped their record down to 4-11.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Presentation hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .318. However, it's not like Terra Nova struggles in that department as they've averaged .322. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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