For the second straight game, Griffith will face off against Hammond Bishop Noll. The Panthers will be playing at home against the Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Griffith has three straight victories, Hammond Bishop Noll has three straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Griffith came out on top against Hammond Bishop Noll on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run fifth inning. The Panthers took their game against the Warriors 6-1.
Brylie Bridges was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than 13 strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one triple and one run.
Nevaeh Vargas
| 05/05/25 @ Hammond Bishop Noll | 3 |
| 04/22/25 vs Lake Station Edison | 2 |
| 04/15/24 vs Calumet New Tech | 2 |
| 04/08/24 @ River Forest | 2 |
| 05/03/25 vs Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nevaeh Vargas, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Cheyanne Fant was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Griffith kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Griffith's win bumped their record up to 10-5. As for Hammond Bishop Noll, their loss dropped their record down to 6-6.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Griffith hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. However, it's not like Hammond Bishop Noll struggles in that department as they've averaged .375. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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