Newman Central Catholic posted their closest victory since May 2, 2024 on Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Annawan-Wethersfield Titans, sneaking past 5-4. That's more bragging rights for the Comets, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Gianna Vance made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over 4.1 innings pitched. Those hits marked the first that she allowed this season. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
In other batting news, Amiya Rodriguez was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she launched this season. Another player making a difference was Anna Propheter, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Newman Central Catholic's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Annawan-Wethersfield, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, Newman Central Catholic will square off against West Carroll at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. West Carroll has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.6 runs per game on average), something Newman Central Catholic will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Annawan-Wethersfield, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Erie-Prophetstown at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Erie-Prophetstown's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Annawan-Wethersfield's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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