For the second straight game, St. Anthony will face off against Effingham. The Bulldogs will venture away from home to face off against the Hearts at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
St. Anthony is headed into the contest having just suffered their biggest defeat since April 24th on Thursday. They lost 12-2 to Effingham. The loss continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their meetings with the Hearts: they've now lost three in a row.
For Effingham's part, Ryley Engel was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with five RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI Engel has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Sidney Donaldson, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Effingham was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .464. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .304 or higher in three consecutive games.
Effingham has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 15 of their last 16 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs over those games. As for St. Anthony, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-12.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. St. Anthony hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .320. However, it's not like Effingham struggles in that department as they've averaged .366. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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