Softball Recap: Bella Klotz can't quite lead Indian Creek over Aurora Central Catholic

By Team Reports May 6, 2024, 4:57pm

Softball Recap: Indian Creek Timberwolves vs. Aurora Central Catholic Chargers

The Indian Creek Timberwolves lost 20-1 to the Aurora Central Catholic Chargers on Monday.

Indian Creek saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bella Klotz, who went 1-for-2 with a triple and an RBI. Klotz has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.

On Aurora Central Catholic's side, Kate Gambro and Natalie Sanchez made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Gambro tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Meanwhile, Sanchez tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. At the plate, Gambro got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Sanchez scored two runs while going 2-for-2.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Amelia Lohrey, who fired off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 4-for-4. Grace Grunloh was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.

Indian Creek's defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Aurora Central Catholic, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 21-5.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Indian Creek will take on Serena at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Aurora Central Catholic, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Geneva at 4:30 p.m. Aurora Central Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.

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