Michigan City hasn't had much luck against Chesterton recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Wolves will challenge the Trojans at 4:30 p.m. Michigan City is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Michigan City will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one run on Thursday, then bounced right back against Marquette Catholic on Monday. The Wolves put the hurt on the Blazers with a sharp 21-4 victory. The Wolves not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since April 15, 2024 (when they won 22-5).
Ann Sawyer was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Sawyer was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Paulecia Isom was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. A'Zealiah Turner was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and one double.
Michigan City always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .625. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive games.
Chesterton let New Prairie stack five runs on them in the sixth inning on Saturday but luckily Chesterton prevailed anyway. The Trojans skirted past the Cougars 9-8. The game was the first time the Trojans have beaten the Cougars on their field since May 13, 2021.
Lila Miller and Jillienne Pittman did most of the damage at the plate: Miller went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI, while Pittman went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was Miller's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Claire Demeter, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and two doubles.
Michigan City's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-10. As for Chesterton, the victory got them back to even at 6-6.
Michigan City might still be hurting after the 17-1 defeat they got from Chesterton in their previous matchup on April 8th. Can the Wolves avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
