The Jonathan Alder Pioneers will challenge the Bishop Watterson Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Jonathan Alder is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
13 must be Jonathan Alder's lucky number: they beat Independence with that score not once but twice on Thursday. The Pioneers didn't even let the 76ers on the board, marking the Pioneers' second-straight 13-0 shutout. Winning may never get old, but the Pioneers sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Macy Pruitt looked comfortable as she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances.
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At the plate, Raegan Tremayne and Katelyn Rihl did most of the damage at the plate: Tremayne went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base, while Rihl went 1-for-2 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Tremayne is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Lauren Ruetsch was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Thomas Worthington hit Bishop Watterson with a seven-run fourth inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Eagles came up short against the CARDINALS, falling 13-3.
Abby Emswiler made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexa Ray, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Bishop Watterson has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-16 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for Jonathan Alder, their victory bumped their record up to 15-11.
Bishop Watterson's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Jonathan Alder has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.8 hits per game. It's a different story for Bishop Watterson, though, as they've been averaging 10.1 hits. Given Jonathan Alder's sizable advantage in that area, the Eagles will need to find a way to close that gap.
Jonathan Alder took their win against Bishop Watterson in their previous matchup back in March of 2023 by a conclusive 17-7 score. Will the Pioneers repeat their success, or do the Eagles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
