Holmes is 0-7 against Holy Cross since March of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Bulldogs will head out on the road to face off against the Indians at 5:30 p.m. Holmes has given up an average of 13.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Holmes is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They lost 21-1 to Lloyd Memorial.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Holy Cross ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Bracken County 7-5. The victory continues a trend for the Indians in their matchups with the Polar Bears: they've now won five in a row.
Evie Thomas spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Madison Urlage was incredible, going 3-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Paige Lachmann, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Holmes' defeat dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Holy Cross, their record now sits at 11-9-1.
Holmes suffered a grim 20-3 defeat to Holy Cross in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Bulldogs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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