For the second straight game, Pensacola will face off against Pensacola Catholic. The Tigers will head out on the road to face off against the Crusaders at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Pensacola has struggled recently with nine defeats in a row, while Pensacola Catholic will arrive with four straight wins.
Pensacola lost 20-8 to Pensacola Catholic on Tuesday.
For Pensacola Catholic's part, Regan Thornhill made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. Those six strikeouts gave Thornhill a new career-high. She was even better at the plate, going 2-for-5 with six RBI, two stolen bases, and two runs. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Morgan Smith, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played. Lela Laurence was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Pensacola Catholic was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .459. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Pensacola Catholic's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-11. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games. As for Pensacola, their loss dropped their record down to 2-15.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Pensacola has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Pensacola Catholic struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
