Maria Regina is 1-9 against Kennedy Catholic since March of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Tigers will head out to square off against the Gaels at 7:00 p.m. Maria Regina has given up an average of 13.2 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Maria Regina's last matchup with Mary Louis Academy could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's match on Thursday. The Tigers lost 13-4 to the Hilltoppers. The loss leaves the Tigers still looking for their first win of the season.
Kennedy Catholic came out on top against Cardinal Spellman on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run fourth inning. The Gaels were the clear victors by a 16-2 margin over the Pilots. The Gaels might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by eight runs or more this season.
Nina Sanese-Cavone made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Sanese-Cavone was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Aine Curley, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four stolen bases, four runs, and one double. Ava Voyiatzis was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base.
Kennedy Catholic always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .639. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Kennedy Catholic is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Maria Regina, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.
Maria Regina suffered a grim 15-4 defeat to Kennedy Catholic in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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