With a playoff game on the line, Pius X rose to the challenge on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 16-3 margin over the Gretna East Griffins. The Thunderbolts' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Jerzey Wiechman looked comfortable as she pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kendal Heimes, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. What's more, she also racked up three hits, the mostshe's had since back in August. Tatum Heimes was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Pius X kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gretna East only hit six.
Pius X has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a massive bump to their 19-18 record this season. As for Gretna East, their defeat dropped their record down to 19-16.
As of now, neither Pius X nor Gretna East have any future games scheduled.
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