A feisty cat fight will be fought as Providence Panthers duke it out with Union Academy Cardinals at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams are coming into the match red-hot, with Providence sitting on 12 straight victories and Union Academy on 15.
While Providence's win against Butler wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Panthers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over the Bulldogs on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Panthers have posted against the Bulldogs since April 4, 2022.
Averie Jones looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Pheonix Scott
| 04/01/25 vs Butler | 3 |
| 03/28/25 @ Charlotte Catholic | 2 |
| 03/07/25 @ Butler | 2 |
| 03/03/25 vs Porter Ridge | 2 |
| 03/25/25 @ East Mecklenburg | 1 |
At the plate, Pheonix Scott was a standout: she scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-2. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Wakem, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Union Academy never let their opponents score on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Albemarle with a sharp 16-0 victory. The result was nothing new for the Cardinals, who have now won 14 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Union Academy got a massive performance out of Taylor Surratt, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Paisley Boatright was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases, one triple, and one run.
Union Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .406 or higher in four consecutive games.
Providence's win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.1 runs over those games. As for Union Academy, their record is now 15-0.
Wednesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Providence hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .428. However, it's not like Union Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .449. 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.
