Softball Recap: Evanston Wildkits vs. Saint Viator Lions
Evanston scored first but ultimately less than Saint Viator in their game on Monday. They fell 11-8 to the Saint Viator Lions.
Maya Nelson was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Frances Heldt was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Aayna Ghose, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Evanston always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .578. That's the best OBP they've managed all season.
On Saint Viator's side, Hannah Grossman was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Grossman was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Saint Viator let Ava Moreno and Jillian Bollard loose on the outfield. Moreno went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI, while Bollard went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Mia Lund was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Evanston's loss dropped their record down to 1-7-1. As for Saint Viator, their win bumped their record up to 2-9.
Evanston will head out on the road to challenge Glenbrook North at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Evanston has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Saint Viator, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against St. Edward at 4:00 p.m. Saint Viator is out to stop a five-game streak of losses at home.
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