After two games on the road, Mater Dei Catholic is heading back home. They will take on the Valhalla Norsemen at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mater Dei Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Mater Dei Catholic gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They never let Madison onto the board and left with a 9-0 victory.
Analesse "Peanut" Garcia was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Garcia was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other pitching news, Arri Romero looked comfortable as she pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Bella Harris, who went 2-for-2 with a home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Maya Matthies, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a triple.
Meanwhile, Valhalla was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They suffered a tough 12-0 loss at the hands of Eastlake.
Mater Dei Catholic pushed their record up to 12-1 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Valhalla, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-12.
Valhalla's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Mater Dei Catholic has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.5 hits per game. It's a different story for Valhalla, though, as they've been averaging 10.2. Given Mater Dei Catholic's sizable advantage in that area, Valhalla will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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