For the first time this season, Whitmer will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Whitmer Panthers face off against Napoleon Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Their pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Napoleon's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Tuesday, Whitmer came up short against Milan and fell 7-3.
Ashley Rodriguez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. She also put up a run, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Ryleigh Hannibal, who went 2-for-4 with one triple.
Meanwhile, Napoleon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss dating back to last season. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-5 heartbreaker at the hands of Archbold.
Alexa Duryea (Jr) was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Cali Bost, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Whitmer's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Napoleon, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.
Napoleon's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Whitmer hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .328. It's a different story for Napoleon, though, as they've only averaged .238. Will they be able to contain Whitmer's hitters?
Whitmer was able to grind out a solid win over Napoleon in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, winning 11-6. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Panthers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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