The Nativity BVM Green Wave will face off against Marian Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Nativity BVM has given up an average of 16 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Having struggled with ten defeats in a row, Nativity BVM turned things around against Weatherly on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 20-11 margin over Weatherly. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Green Wave's hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Carleigh Palmieri was incredible, going 4-for-6 with eight stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI. Those eight stolen bases gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Macie Rushannon, who got on base in four of her six plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Nativity BVM kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Tri-Valley hit Marian Catholic with a seven-run fifth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. Marian Catholic might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 11-1 to Tri-Valley, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Marian Catholic has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Marian Catholic's loss dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Nativity BVM, their victory bumped their record up to 3-16.
Nativity BVM's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. The Green Wave have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Marian Catholic, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Nativity BVM continue to outrun the ball?
Nativity BVM might still be hurting after the 19-3 defeat they got from Marian Catholic in their previous matchup back in April. Will the Green Wave 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.
