Softball Recap: Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger Has No Trouble Against Niles

By Team Reports May 5, 2025, 8:45am

Softball Recap: Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger Saints vs. Niles Vikings

Saints

Margin (Wins)

04/24/25 @ Fort Wayne North Side17
04/10/25 vs Manchester16
04/23/25 @ Fort Wayne Snider11
04/11/25 @ Fremont10
05/03/25 vs Niles7

Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Niles on Saturday. The Saints blew past the Vikings 12-5. The result was nothing new for the Saints, who have now won seven matches by six runs or more so far this season.

Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger got a massive performance out of Mackenzie Nees, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most runs Nees has posted since back in May of 2024. Abby Gillespie was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger's victory bumped their record up to 10-7. As for Niles, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-11.

Looking ahead, Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger will be playing at home against Fort Wayne Northrop at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Niles, they will venture away from home to challenge Kalamazoo Central at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.

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