The Seton Conquistadors will be playing at home against the Fairfax HomeSchool Hawks at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Seton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.8 runs per game this season.
Seton is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 15 runs on Tuesday, they were much more limited against Fredericksburg Christian on Thursday. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 14-2 walloping at the hands of the Eagles. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Seton has scored all season.
Seton saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Olivia Chau, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base. Chau has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Fairfax HomeSchool gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They blew past Brookewood 17-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for Fairfax HomeSchool.
Maddie Gilbert made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and only one walk). Gilbert was even better at the plate, going 4-for-4 with a home run, six RBI, and three runs.
In other batting news, Brooklyn Cannon-Browneyes was incredible, going 4-for-4 with four runs, four RBI, and a triple. Rachel Hamilton was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Seton's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Fairfax HomeSchool, their win bumped their record up to 6-2.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Seton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .507. However, it's not like Fairfax HomeSchool struggles in that department as they've averaged .580. 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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