The Cardinal Newman Crusaders will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Forest Hill Falcons at 4:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Cardinal Newman had already won eight in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.4 runs), and they went ahead and made it nine on Monday. They put the hurt on the Gators with a sharp 19-4 victory. Cardinal Newman's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Karis Taleff was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Reese Khanna, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Meanwhile, Forest Hill got the win against Royal Palm Beach on Thursday by a conclusive 25-1. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Forest Hill has managed all season.
Murphie Ockunzzi was a standout: she scored four runs and stole seven bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Lillian Siciliano was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Cardinal Newman's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-2. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.0 runs per game. As for Forest Hill, the win got them back to even at 6-6.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cardinal Newman has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .508. However, it's not like Forest Hill struggles in that department as they've averaged .523. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Cardinal Newman's way against Forest Hill when the teams last played back in March as Cardinal Newman made off with a 15-3 victory. Does Cardinal Newman have another victory up their sleeve, or will Forest Hill turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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