The Notre Dame Crusaders will challenge the Lansing Bobcats at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
Notre Dame is headed into Monday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They lost 18-1 to Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour.
Meanwhile, Lansing was able to grind out a solid victory over Whitney Point on Wednesday, taking the game 5-1. The Bobcats haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Piper Mason was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Mason was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Shelby Howells was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high.
Lansing's victory was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average this season. As for Notre Dame, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Notre Dame might still be hurting after the 12-2 defeat they got from Lansing when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Crusaders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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