Seton is 0-10 against Fredericksburg Christian since March of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Seton Conquistadors will be playing at home against the Fredericksburg Christian Eagles at 6:00 p.m. Seton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 15 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Seton gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Oakcrest as Seton made off with a 15-4 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Seton.
Olivia Chau made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Chau has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Chau was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Amelia Geary was a standout: she scored three runs while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Elisabeth Reese, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Fredericksburg Christian might've scored the first runs on Monday, but it was Isle of Wight Academy who claimed the real prize. Fredericksburg Christian fell 7-3 to Isle of Wight Academy.
Like Seton, Fredericksburg Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Scarlet Whittaker. She tossed seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off nine hits. Whittaker was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with an RBI.
In other batting news, Rylie Johnson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Haylie Johnson was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Seton now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Fredericksburg Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Seton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .519. However, it's not like Fredericksburg Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .513. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Seton suffered a grim 14-3 defeat to Fredericksburg Christian when the teams last played back in March. Will Seton 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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