Cardinal Newman has been on the road for two straight, but on Monday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Somerset Academy - Canyons Cougars at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Cardinal Newman is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.3 runs per game this season.
Cardinal Newman's hitters might be in the hot seat on Monday considering what happened against John Carroll Catholic last Wednesday. They lost 14-0 to the Rams. Cardinal Newman has struggled against John Carroll Catholic recently, as their contest last Wednesday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Somerset Academy - Canyons entered their tilt with Atlantic with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 14-9 win over the Eagles on Wednesday.
Ryleigh Singer made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and seven unearned) runs off three hits (and not a single walk). Singer has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Singer was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Kaylee Wilt was incredible, going 4-for-4 with four runs, three doubles, and two RBI. Christina Nguyen was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
Cardinal Newman's defeat dropped their record down to 13-4. As for Somerset Academy - Canyons, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 7-12 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Cardinal Newman has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Somerset Academy - Canyons struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.2. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Cardinal Newman took their victory against Somerset Academy - Canyons in their previous meeting on April 3rd by a conclusive 13-2. Does Cardinal Newman have another victory up their sleeve, or will Somerset Academy - Canyons turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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