Trinity Episcopal has won 11 straight games at home (dating back to last season), while St. Catherine has won 11 straight on the road also dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Tuesday. The Titans will host the Saints at 4:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Friday just wasn't the day for Trinity Episcopal's offense. They came up short against Nansemond-Suffolk Academy on Friday, falling 8-0. The Titans' defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Meanwhile, St. Catherine's never let their opponents score on Thursday. Everything went their way against Christchurch School as they made off with a 13-0 victory. Considering the Saints have won eight contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Keira Frazier and Jenna Keefer made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Frazier pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Keefer struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. At the plate, Frazier scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Keefer went 1-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Those three runs gave Keefer a new career-high.
In other batting news, Day Vetter was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Olivia Tull, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.
St. Catherine's kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits every time they've taken the field this season.
St. Catherine's win bumped their record up to 10-1. As for Trinity Episcopal, their loss dropped their record down to 6-2.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Tuesday. Trinity Episcopal hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.5 home runs per game. However, it's not like St. Catherine's struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 0.6 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Trinity Episcopal couldn't quite get it done against St. Catherine's in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 as they fell 8-5. Will the Titans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.