The Viewpoint Patriots will play host again on Thursday to welcome the Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary Cardinals, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:15 p.m. One thing working in Viewpoint's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last eight matches.
Viewpoint is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Thursday, just like they did against Brentwood School (and have done all season long). Viewpoint never let Brentwood School onto the board and left with a 19-0 win on Thursday. Give Viewpoint's pitching crew some credit: that's the team's third straight shutout.
Emjay Peck was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 15 over five innings pitched. Peck has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Peck was also big at the plate, going 4-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Anniston Aragon, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Carly Nelson, who scored four runs while going 4-for-4.
Meanwhile, with a playoff game on the line, Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over the Lions. The win made it back-to-back victories for Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary.
Viewpoint pushed their record up to 13-2-1 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 9-6 record this season.
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