St. Edward had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Aurora Christian on Thursday. The Green Wave blew past the Eagles 12-2. With that victory, the Green Wave brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
Alaina Nolan spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on six hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
Kendall Pemberton
| 05/08/25 @ Aurora Christian | 6 |
| 05/06/25 @ Christian Liberty | 5 |
| 05/02/25 vs Chicago Christian | 3 |
| 04/11/24 vs Chicago Hope Academy | 3 |
| 04/28/25 vs Timothy Christian | 2 |
On the hitting side, Kendall Pemberton was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Sarah Gurley was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and one stolen base.
St. Edward always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
St. Edward's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-10. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Aurora Christian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.
St. Edward will venture away from home to challenge Geneva at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Green Wave are facing the Vikings at the right time seeing as the Vikings are stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Aurora Christian, they will host Serena at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Huskers will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Eagles surely won't give up without a fight.
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