Wildcats
| 04/04/25 @ Valparaiso | 17 |
| 05/22/25 @ Mishawaka Marian | 16 |
| 04/26/25 @ Elkhart Christian Academy | 16 |
| 04/25/25 @ Argos | 16 |
| 04/24/25 @ Michigan City | 16 |
South Bend Riley waltzed into their game on Thursday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Mishawaka Marian Knights a 16-0 shutout. Considering the Wildcats have won ten matches by more than nine runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
ELLIANA GONZALES made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, RACHEL HUNT was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was CHLOE WHITMER, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
South Bend Riley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 9-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
South Bend Riley's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-9. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Mishawaka Marian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-17 record this season.
South Bend Riley will have a chance to go back-to-back against Mishawaka Marian: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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