After two games on the road, Southeast is heading back home. They will take on the St. Petersburg Catholic Barons at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
Southeast fell victim to Boca Ciega and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 16-0 walloping at the hands of the Pirates. The shutout was out of character for Southeast seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in March.
Southeast saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jocelyn Diaz, who went 1-for-2 with a triple.
St. Petersburg Catholic can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game two weeks ago. They were the clear victor by a 23-17 margin over Northside Christian. The victory was just what St. Petersburg Catholic needed coming off of a 15-6 loss in their prior matchup.
St. Petersburg Catholic got a massive performance out of Elise Graham, who went 4-for-6 with a home run, eight RBI, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Kate Miller, who scored five runs and stole four bases while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.
Southeast dropped their record down to 1-11 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for St. Petersburg Catholic, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-7.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Southeast has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .489. However, it's not like St. Petersburg Catholic struggles in that department as they've averaged .458. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Southeast suffered a grim 16-1 defeat to St. Petersburg Catholic in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Will Southeast have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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