Clearwater Central Catholic hasn't had much luck against Hollins recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Marauders will be playing in front of their home fans against the Royals at 4:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Clearwater Central Catholic is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 12 runs on Monday, they were much more limited against Calvary Christian on Tuesday. They came up short against the Warriors, falling 12-1.
Clearwater Central Catholic saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaelyn Foubister, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Hollins lost 13-4 to Clearwater on Tuesday. The Royals have struggled against the Tornadoes recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost meeting.
Ava Vargas made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Hailey Mercado, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Clearwater Central Catholic's defeat dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Hollins, they now have a losing record of 6-7.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Clearwater Central Catholic has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .492. However, it's not like Hollins struggles in that department as they've averaged .461. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Clearwater Central Catholic might still be hurting after the 13-3 loss they got from Hollins in their previous matchup last Monday. Will the Marauders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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