The Collegiate Cougars will be playing at home against the Saint Gertrude Gators at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Collegiate is coming into the contest on a six-game losing streak.
Last Tuesday, Collegiate fell victim to a tough 19-4 defeat at the hands of Christchurch School.
Collegiate saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Leah Proffitt, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Proffitt has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Meanwhile, Saint Gertrude entered their match against St. Catherine's on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Saint Gertrude's rough 7-1 loss to St. Catherine's might stick with them for a while. Saint Gertrude has struggled against St. Catherine's recently, as their game on Tuesday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
S Sims and C Kincaid stepped up to the plate in a big way. Sims went 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI, while Kincaid scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Collegiate's defeat dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Saint Gertrude, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Collegiate has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .433. However, it's not like Saint Gertrude struggles in that department as they've averaged .439. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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