Judge Memorial Catholic is 1-8 against Providence Hall since April of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Bulldogs will host the Patriots at 3:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Judge Memorial Catholic is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Monday. They fell 21-17 to Rowland Hall. Even if the Bulldogs couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Emma Terhaar led a balanced group of hitters, going 4-for-5 with four runs, two triples, and two stolen bases. Rylie Vigil was another key player, going 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, four runs, and one double.
Meanwhile, Providence Hall got the win against North Summit on Saturday by a conclusive 13-1. Considering the Patriots have won 12 games by more than six runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Taycee Metts was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Madelyn Johnson and Alysa Marcek did most of the damage at the plate: Johnson went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI, while Marcek went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave Johnson a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Aspyn Patterson-Bodell, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Providence Hall always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .640. They are a perfect 11-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The victory made it two in a row for Providence Hall and bumps their season record up to 13-8. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 3 runs in those games. As for Judge Memorial Catholic, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-12.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Judge Memorial Catholic hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .418. However, it's not like Providence Hall struggles in that department as they've averaged .411. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Judge Memorial Catholic suffered a grim 18-0 defeat to Providence Hall in their previous meeting on April 10th. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
