The Archbishop Wood Vikings will challenge the Elizabeth Forward Warriors on Monday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Archbishop Wood comes in on three and Elizabeth Forward on 13.
Archbishop Wood is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against St. Marys and snuck past 5-4.
Jackie Cobb spent all ten innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Maura Yoos was incredible, going 3-for-5 with a triple, a run, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Julia Yogis, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Elizabeth Forward gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They put the hurt on Chartiers Valley with a sharp 11-1 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Elizabeth Forward considering their one-run performance the match before.
Shelby Telegdy made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. Telegdy was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with a home run, six RBI, and two doubles.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Julia Resnik, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4. Carlee Soukup was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Archbishop Wood's victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-7. As for Elizabeth Forward, their win bumped their record up to 22-1.
Archbishop Wood's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's contest. Archbishop Wood has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Elizabeth Forward, though, as they've been averaging only 0.4. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Archbishop Wood continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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