For the second straight game, South Bend Saint Joseph will face off against South Bend Riley. The Huskies will welcome the Wildcats at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. South Bend Saint Joseph is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for South Bend Saint Joseph's offense. They fell 4-0 to South Bend Riley on Tuesday. The Huskies' loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
For South Bend Riley's part, the result came thanks to ELLIANA GONZALES's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up six Ks. GONZALES has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on RACHEL HUNT, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. CHLOE WHITMER was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one RBI.
South Bend Riley hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are 2-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
South Bend Riley's victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-6 and their overall record up to 8-8. As for South Bend Saint Joseph, they now have a losing record of 6-7.
Thursday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. South Bend Saint Joseph hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .315. However, it's not like South Bend Riley struggles in that department as they've averaged .336. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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