Softball Game Preview: Kings Knights vs. Mount Notre Dame

The Kings Knights will take on Mount Notre Dame at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Kings is coming into the game hot, having won their last 26 games.

Kings is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 15-0 margin over Edgewood. The Knights might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 19 contests by seven runs or more this season.

Neely McElhaney

Batters Struck Out

05/23/25 vs Edgewood	5
05/08/25 vs Milford	9
04/21/25 vs Little Miami	9
04/18/25 vs Miamisburg	6
04/16/25 @ Milford	10

Neely McElhaney tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over five innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Alexis Fera was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Natalia Brignoni-Marcano also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.

Kings kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, Mount Notre Dame unfortunately witnessed the end of their eight-game winning streak on Monday. They fell 8-4 to Centerville.

Grace Pitzer was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Maddie Robinson was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run.

Kings' record is now 26-1. As for Mount Notre Dame, their loss dropped their record down to 15-5.

Kings was able to grind out a solid win over Mount Notre Dame in their previous matchup back in April, winning 10-6. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Knights since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.