John Paul II has been on the road for three straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Bridges Prep Buccaneers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
John Paul II's hitters might be in the hot seat on Tuesday considering what happened against Beaufort two weeks ago. They suffered a tough 10-0 loss at the hands of the Eagles. Having soared to a lofty 18 runs in the game before, John Paul II's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
John Paul II saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Racheal Brenneman, who went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases. Brenneman is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Bridges Prep scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They put the hurt on Hampton County with a sharp 23-11 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for Bridges Prep as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Bridges Prep got a massive performance out of Baylee Stevenson, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Mallorie Brown was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
John Paul II's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Bridges Prep, their victory bumped their record up to 6-10.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. John Paul II has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .435. However, it's not like Bridges Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .573. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went John Paul II's way against Bridges Prep in their previous matchup back in March as John Paul II made off with an 18-4 win. Will John Paul II repeat their success, or does Bridges Prep have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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