Softball Preview: Sheridan Blackhawks vs. Indianapolis Bishop Chatard Trojans
The Sheridan Blackhawks will be playing at home against the Indianapolis Bishop Chatard Trojans at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Sheridan came into Tuesday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past Herron 20-1. With that victory, Sheridan brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Maelei Casler was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Casler was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Abby Dallas was a standout: she scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Emma Settles, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Indianapolis Bishop Chatard never got on the board in their matchup on Saturday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Covenant Christian last Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 13-3 margin over the Warriors.
Like Sheridan, Indianapolis Bishop Chatard also got a great game from a two-way player: Chloe Cyganowski. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits (and not a single walk). Cyganowski was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Morgan Barkley was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. Anni Felts was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 5-for-5.
Sheridan made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-4. As for Indianapolis Bishop Chatard, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Sheridan might still be hurting after the 22-1 loss they got from Indianapolis Bishop Chatard when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Sheridan 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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