The Pathfinder RVT Pioneers will venture away from home to square off against the Pope Francis Prep Cardinals at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Pathfinder RVT's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Pope Francis Prep's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Friday just wasn't the day for Pathfinder RVT's offense. They lost 7-0 to Franklin County Tech on Friday. The Pioneers' defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Pope Francis Prep never got on the board in their matchup last Thursday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Commerce on Tuesday. They never let the Red Raiders get on the board and left with a 16-0 victory. The Cardinals might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by 14 runs or more this season.
The team relied heavily on Lacey Bermudez-Lizardi, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Taylor Moreau was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and two RBI.
Pope Francis Prep always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .611. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Commerce only posted an OBP of .235.
Pathfinder RVT's loss dropped their record down to 6-2. As for Pope Francis Prep, their win bumped their record up to an identical 6-2.
Pathfinder RVT skirted past Pope Francis Prep 1-0 when the teams last played last Thursday. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Pioneers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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