The Holy Name Green Wave will face off against the Brunswick Blue Devils at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Holy Name's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Brunswick's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Wednesday, Holy Name came up short against Gilmour Academy and fell 9-5.
Aubrey Stephens was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run. The team also got some help courtesy of Kylee Blinky, who went 1-for-4 with one home run.
Brunswick came out on top against Highland on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run fifth inning. The Blue Devils won by a run and slipped past the Hornets 11-10. The high-scoring effort was just what the Blue Devils needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Madison Miller was a standout: she got on base in three of her five plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Lilly Leichliter, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two doubles, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Brunswick hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least three batters in five consecutive contests.
Brunswick's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-7. As for Holy Name, their loss dropped their record down to 11-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Holy Name has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Brunswick struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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