The Ben Holt College Prep Academy Bobcats will venture away from home to challenge the Woodland Christian Cardinals at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Ben Holt College Prep Academy came out on top against Millennium on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run fourth inning. The Bobcats never let the Falcons get on the board and left with an 8-0 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bobcats.
Emma Valli made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gabriella Rojas, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in April. Leyah Young was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Ben Holt College Prep Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in ten consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Woodland Christian got the win against Mesa Verde on Thursday by a conclusive 13-0.
Adison Huiskens was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Teagan Hayes, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Ben Holt College Prep Academy pushed their record up to 12-9 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.3 runs over those games. As for Woodland Christian, their record is now 19-3.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Ben Holt College Prep Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .504. However, it's not like Woodland Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .585. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Ben Holt College Prep Academy came out on top in a nail-biter against Woodland Christian in their previous matchup back in April, sneaking past 7-6. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bobcats since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.