For the second straight game, Penn will face off against Elkhart. The Kingsmen will challenge the Lions at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Penn is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last 12 games.
On Tuesday, Penn made easy work of Elkhart and carried off a 10-3 win. Considering the Kingsmen have won ten contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Olivia Signorino
| 05/06/25 vs Elkhart | 12 |
| 04/29/25 @ South Bend Adams | 13 |
| 04/25/25 vs Noblesville | 9 |
| 04/22/25 vs Mishawaka Marian | 8 |
| 04/21/25 @ South Bend Riley | 7 |
| + 4 more games |
Olivia Signorino tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Penn got a massive performance out of Logan Rumble, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs Rumble has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Ava Zachary, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
Penn kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive games.
Penn pushed their record up to 14-2 with the victory, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.1 runs on average over those games. As for Elkhart, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Penn has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Elkhart struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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