For the first time this season, Lourdes Academy will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will welcome the Key West Conchs at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Lourdes Academy has given up an average of 8.1 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Lourdes Academy managed to slip by Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. Lourdes Academy came up short against Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart on Monday, falling 11-4.
Jaqueline Perez-Abreu made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. What's more, she posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in February. Another player making a difference was Valerie Portuondo, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 12 runs the game before, Key West was a bit more limited in their game on Saturday. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Palmer Trinity.
Ryleigh Harnish spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on four hits.
At the plate, Key West saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Skye Sterling, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Key West's loss dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Lourdes Academy, they dropped their record down to 6-8 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Lourdes Academy's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's matchup. Lourdes Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Key West, though, as they've been averaging only 0.5 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Lourdes Academy continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
