Softball Game Preview: Bolles Bulldogs vs. Episcopal School of Jacksonville Eagles
MaxPreps News - Softball Preview: Bolles Bulldogs vs. Episcopal School of Jacksonville Eagles The Bolles Bulldogs softball team is set to face the Episcopal School of Jacksonville Eagles in a game at 5:30 p.m. The Bulldogs have been struggling against the Eagles since March of 2016, losing 5-2 to Orange Park. Last week, Bolles fell behind to a team-mate, but has now bounced back, with Andrea Waters and Crissie Clayman both recording at least one hit. Meanwhile, Episcopal School had won seven consecutive games, including a 15-0 shutout against Orange Park, marking their 11th consecutive home game. Grace Jones was a significant factor in both hitting and pitching, while Olivia Caserta was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2. Both teams are known for their ability to steal bases this season.
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Bolles is 1-9 against Episcopal School of Jacksonville since March of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Bolles Bulldogs will look to defend their home field against the Episcopal School of Jacksonville Eagles at 5:30 p.m.
Last Tuesday, Bolles came up short against Orange Park and fell 5-2. Bolles has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Bolles saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Andrea Waters, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Episcopal School of Jacksonville had already won seven in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.9 runs), and they went ahead and made it eight on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Gators a 15-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for Episcopal School of Jacksonville, who have now won six matchups by nine runs or more so far this season.
Grace Jones was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Jones has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Jones was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Crissie Clayman was incredible, going 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Olivia Caserta was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
Bolles' loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Episcopal School of Jacksonville, their win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Bolles has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Episcopal School of Jacksonville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.9. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Bolles suffered a grim 7-0 defeat to Episcopal School of Jacksonville when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Will Bolles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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Topik: Softball