After low-scoring totals in their previous five matchup, Michigan City brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They put the hurt on the Merrillville Pirates with a sharp 23-8 victory on Tuesday. The win was some much needed relief for the Wolves as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Rylee Brehmer
| 05/13/25 @ Merrillville | 7 |
| 05/02/25 @ Mishawaka Marian | 5 |
| 04/21/25 vs Merrillville | 5 |
| 04/19/24 vs Mishawaka Marian | 5 |
| 04/28/25 @ Marquette Catholic | 4 |
Rylee Brehmer made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Those seven strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two RBI.
In other batting news, Michigan City let Ann Sawyer and Paulecia Isom run wild. Sawyer went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Isom got on base in all six of her plate appearances with five runs and two RBI. Those five RBI gave Sawyer a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Taylor Hall, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs.
Michigan City always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .688. They are 2-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Michigan City's victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-11 and their overall record up to 2-15. As for Merrillville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 12 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-20 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Michigan City is set to take on their familiar foe Crown Point at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing isn't great for the Wolves: they have been struggling with eight straight losses at home dating back to last season, while the Bulldogs have snatched up six consecutive wins on the road. Meanwhile, Merrillville will face off against rival Lake Central at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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