The Cardinal Newman Crusaders will square off against the Wellington Wolverines at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Cardinal Newman has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with three straight losses, while Wellington will come in with four straight wins.
Cardinal Newman lost 11-2 to John Carroll Catholic on Thursday.
Cardinal Newman saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Reese Khanna, who went 2-for-4 with one triple and one run.
Meanwhile, Wellington beat Palm Beach Gardens 4-1 on Friday.
Tori Payne made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Erryn Lowe, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that she launched this season.
Wellington's victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1. As for Cardinal Newman, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7.
Monday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Cardinal Newman hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .333. However, it's not like Wellington struggles in that department as they've averaged .313. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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