The Rosary Royals will challenge the Saint Ignatius College Prep Wolfpack at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Rosary hasn't scored more than two runs for five games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
Rosary lost 14-1 to DePaul College Prep on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, it may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Saint Ignatius College Prep ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against DePaul College Prep, sneaking past 6-4. The victory was familiar territory for the Wolfpack, who have now won five contests in a row.
Zoe Smith spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Saint Ignatius College Prep's win was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Katie McClain, who went 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double was McClain's first of the season.
Rosary's defeat dropped their record down to 0-11. As for Saint Ignatius College Prep, their victory bumped their record up to 16-3.
Rosary might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Saint Ignatius College Prep in their previous meeting on April 14th. Will the Royals have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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