The John Carroll Catholic Rams are on the road again on Tuesday to play the University Christian Christians at 1:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
John Carroll Catholic is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They blew past Miami Christian 12-3. John Carroll Catholic's win was all the more impressive since Miami Christian was averaging only 3.3 runs allowed on the season.
Isabella Ramirez and Makayla Ortiz were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Ramirez pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Ortiz didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. At bat, Ramirez scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Ortiz scored a run while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cristina Leschander, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Loreto, who scored two runs while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, University Christian won against Trinity Christian Academy on Tuesday with 12 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Friday. University Christian put the hurt on Providence School with a sharp 12-2 victory. Winning may never get old, but University Christian sure is getting used to it with their sixth in a row.
Like John Carroll Catholic, University Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Sophia Kardatzke. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out ten over six innings pitched. Kardatzke was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaleigha Harris, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Lydia Smith, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
John Carroll Catholic's record now sits at 24-6. As for University Christian, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-7.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. John Carroll Catholic hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .320. However, it's not like University Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .329. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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