Providence has gone 8-2 against Charlotte Catholic recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Panthers will host the Cougars at 6:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Providence 3.8, Charlotte Catholic 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Providence is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Independence just ended the team's six-game winning streak on Thursday. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Patriots.
Sophie Strugar
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Sophie Strugar spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Casey Tomljanovic made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Charlotte Catholic's offense. They fell 3-0 to Independence on Tuesday. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, the Cougars' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Charlotte Catholic also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Rachel Wildman gave up just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
Charlotte Catholic's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-6. As for Providence, their defeat dropped their record down to 20-5.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Providence hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .399. However, it's not like Charlotte Catholic struggles in that department as they've averaged .320. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Providence took their victory against Charlotte Catholic in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 9-3 score. Do the Panthers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Cougars turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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