Pope John Paul II is 0-3 against Christ Presbyterian Academy since April of 2022 but things could change on Tuesday. The Knights will host the Lions at 4:30 p.m. Pope John Paul II has given up an average of 7.7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Pope John Paul II's offense. They lost 15-0 to Springfield on Wednesday. The Knights have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Christ Presbyterian Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They were the clear victors by a 13-7 margin over Ravenwood on Monday. Considering the Lions have won nine matchups by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
The team relied heavily on Nealy McCluskey, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Piper Magargee was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and two runs.
Christ Presbyterian Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Christ Presbyterian Academy's victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-5. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Pope John Paul II, they now have a losing record of 10-11.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Pope John Paul II hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .334. However, it's not like Christ Presbyterian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .359. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pope John Paul II might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Christ Presbyterian Academy in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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