Somerset Academy - Canyons and Cardinal Newman are an even 3-3 against one another since March of 2019, but likely not for long. The Somerset Academy - Canyons Cougars will head out on the road to challenge the Cardinal Newman Crusaders at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Somerset Academy - Canyons will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
Last Wednesday, Somerset Academy - Canyons was able to grind out a solid win over Atlantic, taking the game 14-9.
Ryleigh Singer was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and seven unearned) runs off three hits (and not a single walk). Singer has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Singer was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaylee Wilt, who went 4-for-4 with four runs, three doubles, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Christina Nguyen, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, Cardinal Newman fell victim to John Carroll Catholic and their airtight pitching crew last Wednesday. They lost 14-0 to the Rams. The contest marked the first time this year in which Cardinal Newman was not able to get on the board.
Somerset Academy - Canyons has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-12 record this season. As for Cardinal Newman, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 13-4.
Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Somerset Academy - Canyons has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like Cardinal Newman struggles in that department as they've averaged .491. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Somerset Academy - Canyons might still be hurting after the 13-2 loss they got from Cardinal Newman in their previous matchup on April 3rd. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Cardinal Newman's Sophia Colangelo, who struck out 14 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit (and only one walk). Now that Somerset Academy - Canyons knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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