Softball Recap: South Bend Riley Has No Trouble Against Peru

Wildcats

Margin (Wins)

04/04/25 @ Valparaiso	17
04/26/25 @ Elkhart Christian Academy	16
04/25/25 @ Argos	16
04/24/25 @ Michigan City	16
05/09/25 @ Peru	15

South Bend Riley was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Peru on Friday. The Wildcats put the hurt on the Tigers with a sharp 18-3 win. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matchups by 11 runs or more this season.

ELLIANA GONZALES was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.

In other batting news, South Bend Riley got a massive performance out of VICTORYA HARMON, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI HARMON has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was CHLOE WHITMER, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles.

South Bend Riley hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are 3-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.

The victory got South Bend Riley back to even at 9-9. As for Peru, their record is now 8-7.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Bend Riley will square off against La Porte at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Slicers have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Peru, they will face off against Rochester at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Zebras will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Tigers surely won't give up without a fight.