Villa Madonna's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the St. Henry Crusaders a 21-0 shutout. The win continues a trend for the Vikings in their matchups with the Crusaders: they've now won seven in a row.
Cam Kratzer
| 03/26/25 @ St. Henry | 7 |
| 04/16/24 @ Holmes | 6 |
| 05/03/24 @ Newport Central Catholic | 5 |
| 03/21/25 @ Bellevue | 4 |
| 03/19/25 vs Newport Central Catholic | 3 |
Cam Kratzer was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in May of 2024. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with seven RBI and one triple. Those seven RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Rosemary Rice was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and four RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylor Witham, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI and two runs.
Villa Madonna always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .806. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The victory got Villa Madonna back to even at 2-2. As for St. Henry, they dropped their record down to 2-2 with the loss, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season.
Looking ahead, Villa Madonna will head out on the road to challenge Bellevue at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for St. Henry, they will host Holmes at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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