St. James has been on the road for two straight, but on Monday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Flint Hill Huskies at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. St. James is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.1 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, St. James gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Goretti with a sharp 17-1 victory.
Grace McMahon made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. McMahon was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with two triples, two runs, and two RBI.
In other pitching news, Lily Schlotterbeck looked comfortable as she went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, St. James let Carli Mazaleski and Claire Barnes loose on the outfield. Mazaleski went 4-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and two doubles, while Barnes fired off three doubles, three RBI, and two runs while going 4-for-4. Barnes hasn't dropped below three RBI for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Mackenzie Griffith, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and three runs.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Flint Hill's offense. They lost 9-0 to Potomac School on Tuesday. Flint Hill has not had much luck with Potomac School recently, as the team's come up short the last eight times they've met.
St. James' win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-2. As for Flint Hill, their loss dropped their record down to 7-6.
Monday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. St. James hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .471. However, it's not like Flint Hill struggles in that department as they've averaged .353. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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