Softball Recap: Hammond Bishop Noll Warriors vs. Wheeler Bearcats
If Hammond Bishop Noll was riding high off their 12-0 takedown of River Forest last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Hammond Bishop Noll Warriors suffered a tough 7-1 defeat at the hands of the Wheeler Bearcats on Tuesday. Hammond Bishop Noll has struggled against Wheeler recently, as their contest on Tuesday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Madelynn (Maddie) Queen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and six unearned) runs on four hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On Wheeler's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Clara Phariss gave up one run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up 15 Ks. Those 15 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Liviah Widner was incredible, going 3-for-3 with two triples, three RBI, and a run. Abby Allen was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Hammond Bishop Noll's loss dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Wheeler, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-2.
Hammond Bishop Noll will be playing in front of their home fans against Hobart at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Hammond Bishop Noll is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season. As for Wheeler, they will head out on the road to face off against Merrillville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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