The Mishawaka Cavemen will venture away from home to take on the Elkhart Lions at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Mishawaka is coming into the contest hot, having won their last six games.
If Mishawaka beats Elkhart with nine runs on Saturday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two matchups with that exact score. The Cavemen walked away with a 9-4 win over NorthWood on Friday.
Camila Rameriz
| 05/16/25 @ NorthWood | 3 |
| 05/12/25 vs Goshen | 2 |
| 05/08/25 @ Wawasee | 2 |
| 04/28/25 @ Concord | 2 |
| 04/12/25 @ Huntington North | 2 |
Camila Rameriz made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than 13 strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and one double. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Shea Crawford was excellent, going 3-for-4 with three runs and one RBI. Khloe Hershey was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run.
Meanwhile, Elkhart never let their opponents score on Thursday. They blew past Mishawaka Marian 12-0. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by seven runs or more this season.
Like Mishawaka, Elkhart also got a great game from a two-way player: Laci Stimac. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched. Stimac was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Fionna Topolski, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Addison Reid, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Elkhart kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in three consecutive contests.
Mishawaka pushed their record up to 17-5 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.7 runs over those games. As for Elkhart, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-11.
Saturday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Mishawaka hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .350. However, it's not like Elkhart struggles in that department as they've averaged .330. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Mishawaka beat Elkhart 11-8 in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cavemen since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
