The Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Braves will venture away from home to challenge the Tri Titans at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victors by a 21-1 margin over Pike on Wednesday. The Braves have beaten the Red Devils the last nine times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Red Devils has come to flipping the script.
Georgie Kelich made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple.
In other batting news, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory let Maddie Roesner and Lila Epstein run wild. Roesner went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Epstein got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Mylee Courtney also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .698. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Tri came out on top against Eastern Hancock on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run fourth inning. The Titans put the hurt on the Royals with a sharp 12-1 victory. Winning may never get old, but the Titans sure are getting used to it with their eighth in a row.
Macey Ballard made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Ballard was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, Tri got a massive performance out of Lyla Williams, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Rylan Mathews was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run.
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Tri, their record now sits at 9-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Tri struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 5.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
