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| 09/30/24 - Away | 15-0 W |
| 10/14/23 - Home | 9-2 W |
| 09/13/23 - Home | 10-8 W |
| 09/20/21 - Away | 20-9 W |
| 09/21/20 - Home | 5-8 L |
| + 5 more games |
Heritage and Regis Jesuit are an even 5-5 against one another since September of 2016, but likely not for long. The Eagles will welcome the Raiders at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Heritage has given up an average of 9.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Heritage managed to slip by Chaparral the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Eagles lost 13-1 to the Wolverines on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Eagles have suffered against the Wolverines since September 21, 2018.
Caitlin Chamaty made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and one run.
Meanwhile, Regis Jesuit got the win against Douglas County on Monday by a conclusive 16-6.
Alex Tavlarides made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with one RBI.
In other batting news, Regis Jesuit let Jill Samaras and Alexis Colvin run wild. Samaras went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI, while Colvin got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Caitlin Fairchild was another key player, earning two runs and four stolen bases.
Regis Jesuit 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 11 hits in five consecutive games.
Heritage has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 12 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season. As for Regis Jesuit, their victory bumped their record up to 6-11.
Regis Jesuit's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Heritage has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.5 hits per game. It's a different story for Regis Jesuit, though, as they've been averaging 9.6 hits. Given Heritage's sizable advantage in that area, the Raiders will need to find a way to close that gap.
Heritage took their win against Regis Jesuit in their previous matchup back in September of 2024 by a conclusive 15-0 score. Will the Eagles repeat their success, or do the Raiders have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
