Softball Game Preview: Hammond Bishop Noll Warriors vs. Griffith Panthers

For the second straight game, Hammond Bishop Noll will face off against Griffith. The Warriors are taking a road trip to square off against the Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hammond Bishop Noll has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the match with three straight defeats, while Griffith will come in with three straight victories.

Griffith hit Hammond Bishop Noll with a four-run fifth inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Warriors took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers.

Madelynn (Maddie) Queen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks.

On the hitting side, Hammond Bishop Noll saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Anais (Niecy) Reyna, who went 1-for-4 with one RBI.

Griffith's record is now 10-5. As for Hammond Bishop Noll, their loss dropped their record down to 6-6.

Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Hammond Bishop Noll hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .375. However, it's not like Griffith struggles in that department as they've averaged .322. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.