Notre Dame hasn't had much luck against Eisenhower recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Titans will face off against the Eagles at 3:45 p.m.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Notre Dame and Arrowhead Christian, and Arrowhead Christian kept the tradition alive. The Titans lost 10-4 to the Eagles on Tuesday.
Teresa Avila made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Eisenhower entered their tilt with Bloomington on Wednesday with three consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with four. They came out on top against the Bruins by a score of 7-3.
Jenna Vallin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Cari Nelson, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Azaleah Baca also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Notre Dame's defeat dropped their record down to 6-6-1. As for Eisenhower, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-1.
Friday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Notre Dame hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .340. However, it's not like Eisenhower struggles in that department as they've averaged .400. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Notre Dame couldn't quite finish off Eisenhower in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 and fell 6-4. Can the Titans avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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