For the second straight game, Elkhart will face off against South Bend Riley. The Lions will host the Wildcats at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Elkhart has won six straight at home dating back to last season, while South Bend Riley won four straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
It was a proper cat-fight when Elkhart duked it out with South Bend Riley on Tuesday. The Lions came out on top against the Wildcats by a score of 6-3.
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Laci Stimac spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Fionna Topolski, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Walker, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Elkhart was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as South Bend Riley only posted a batting average of .222.
Elkhart now has a winning record of 3-2. As for South Bend Riley, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-2 record.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Elkhart has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like South Bend Riley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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