Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Pius X). They were the clear victors by a 10-2 margin over the Grand Island Islanders on Thursday. The Thunderbolts haven't had any issues with the Islanders recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Adee Duggan
| 08/28/25 vs Grand Island | 11 |
| 08/23/25 vs Gretna East | 7 |
| 08/30/24 vs Millard North | 2 |
| 08/21/25 vs Beatrice | 1 |
| 10/12/24 vs Skutt Catholic | 1 |
Adee Duggan was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. Those 11 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. Those RBI marked the first that she has brought in this season.
In other batting news, Cali Meents was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in September of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Kendal Heimes, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Pius X was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Pius X's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Grand Island, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Coming up, Pius X is packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game of the season: they will face off against Northwest at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Grand Island, they will face off against Hastings at 9:00 a.m. on Friday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Islanders' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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