For the second straight game, St. Mary will face off against Cactus Shadows. The Knights will be playing in front of their home fans against the Falcons at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. St. Mary's has given up an average of 6.6 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Monday just wasn't the day for St. Mary's offense. They lost 17-0 to Cactus Shadows on Monday. The shutout was out of character for the Knights seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in February.
For Cactus Shadows' part, they got a great performance from Molly Brown as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Brown has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Bailey Fitzmaurice was incredible, going 3-for-4 with six RBI, three runs, and two doubles. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Brynna Hoy, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Cactus Shadows kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as St. Mary's only managed three hits.
The victory (which was Cactus Shadows' seventh in a row) raised their record to 17-9. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for St. Mary's, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 11 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-12 record this season.
St. Mary's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's contest. The Knights have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Cactus Shadows, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will St. Mary's continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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