Notre Dame (SO) came tearing into Thursday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Louisville Royals and snuck past 5-4. That's two games straight that Notre Dame (SO) has won by just one run.
Notre Dame (SO) got a great performance from Gabby Kobliska as she pitched six innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits. Kobliska has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Izzy Mertes, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run and two runs. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times she's played. Alexa Miranda was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
On Louisville's side, Lily Kougher was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Notre Dame (SO) has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 19-5 record this season. As for Louisville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Notre Dame (SO) will take on Bishop Alemany at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Notre Dame (SO) is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Louisville, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Chaminade at 3:15 p.m.
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