The Notre Dame Academy Tritons will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Pulaski Red Raiders at 4:30 p.m. Notre Dame Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
Notre Dame Academy had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but De Pere put an end to it on Tuesday. Notre Dame Academy suffered a rough 9-1 loss at the hands of De Pere.
Notre Dame Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addyson Simpson, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Pulaski put the finishing touches on their fourth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Manitowoc Lincoln a 12-0 shutout. The high-scoring effort was just what Pulaski needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Addison Luebke and Morgan Vertz made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Luebke tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Vertz pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. At bat, Luebke went 2-for-4 with a triple and a run, while Vertz went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Paige Abendroth, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Kianna Altendorf, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Notre Dame Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Pulaski, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Notre Dame Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. However, it's not like Pulaski struggles in that department as they've averaged .384. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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