Softball Recap: Mishawaka Marian has no trouble against Michigan City

By Team Reports Apr 23, 2024, 6:25am

Softball Recap: Mishawaka Marian Knights vs. Michigan City Wolves

After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Mishawaka Marian brought some dynamite into their most recent match. They put the hurt on the Michigan City Wolves with a sharp 26-1 victory on Friday. With that win, Mishawaka Marian brought their scoring average up to 8.2 runs per game.

Kaitlin Pratt made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Pratt has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Pratt was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all six of her plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.

In other batting news, Katie Didion was a standout: she scored five runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Katie Miligan was another key contributor, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with five runs, a triple, and an RBI.

Mishawaka Marian's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Michigan City, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.

Mishawaka Marian will look to defend their home field on Monday against New Prairie at 5:30 p.m. New Prairie is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Michigan City, they will head out on the road to square off against Hobart at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Michigan City is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.

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