Triway is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Elyria Catholic is on a 12-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Titans will host the Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Triway is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.1 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Triway beat Northwest 11-7.
Triway got a massive performance out of Kenzie Gatti, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Myah Lester, who went 2-for-4 with three runs and one double.
Triway hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Northwest struck out eight times.
Meanwhile, Elyria Catholic earned a 9-5 victory over Holy Name on Wednesday. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Green Wave recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Harper Morgan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Kailey Tomasch was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Paytin Baehr was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
Triway has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.6 runs over those games. As for Elyria Catholic, their win bumped their record up to 17-0.
Both Triway and Elyria Catholic just can't seem to miss. The Titans have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 11.6 hits per game. However, it's not like Elyria Catholic struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.8 hits. 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.