The Catholic Central Hilltoppers are taking a road trip to take on the Brookfield Academy Blue Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Catholic Central has given up an average of 10.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Catholic Central lost 19-4 to Luther Prep on Friday.
Molly Brauer was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, Brookfield Academy came up short against Pius XI Catholic on Monday, falling 14-5. The Blue Knights have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Elisabeth Wilson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Leora Schmidt also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Brookfield Academy's loss dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Catholic Central, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-8.
Catholic Central's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's matchup. The Hilltoppers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Brookfield Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Catholic Central continue to outrun the ball?
Catholic Central suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Brookfield Academy in their previous matchup back in April. Can the Hilltoppers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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