Loyola Academy's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 10-1 margin over the Resurrection Bandits. The high-scoring effort was just what the Ramblers needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Hunter Lewis
| 04/22/25 vs Resurrection | 20 |
| 03/18/25 vs Glenbrook South | 18 |
| 03/15/24 vs Evanston | 18 |
| 04/10/25 vs St. Laurence | 17 |
| 03/25/24 vs Resurrection | 16 |
Hunter Lewis made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 20 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Those 20 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Leanna Keller and Abby Murphy did most of the damage at the plate: Keller went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, four RBI, and one double, while Murphy went 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most hits Murphy has posted since back in May of 2024. Claire Tibshrany was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run.
Loyola Academy lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Loyola Academy has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-9 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs over those games. As for Resurrection, their record is now 7-6.
Looking ahead, Loyola Academy will challenge St. Laurence at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Vikings' pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so the Ramblers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Resurrection, they will face off against DePaul College Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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