The Miller School of Albemarle Mavericks will head out to face off against the Fredericksburg Christian Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Miller School of Albemarle lost 11-5 to Christchurch School on Monday. The loss put an end to the Mavericks' undefeated start to the season.
Lily Pallante was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Isabelle Morehead, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Fredericksburg Christian won against Colonial Beach on Thursday with 19 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Monday. Everything went the Eagles' way against Saint John Paul the Great Catholic as they made off with a 19-0 win. Considering the Eagles have won seven matchups by more than seven runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
The team relied heavily on Rylie Johnson, who fired off two home runs, three stolen bases, and seven RBI while going 4-for-4. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in May of 2024. Becca Medina also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen bases of the season.
Fredericksburg Christian lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Fredericksburg Christian has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight games. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.0 runs over those games. Having lost for the first time this season, Miller School of Albemarle fell to 2-1.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Miller School of Albemarle has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .437. However, it's not like Fredericksburg Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .497. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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