The Northwestern Trojans will face off against the Lancaster Bruins at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Northwestern has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Northwestern is headed into Wednesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Clover, falling 11-3.
Northwestern saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Carmen Kelly, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Kelly also put up an RBI, which was her first of the season. Another was Jo Schmidt, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and one run.
Meanwhile, Lancaster never let their opponents score on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 18-0 margin over Richland Northeast. The win continues a trend for the Bruins in their matchups with the Cavaliers: they've now won seven in a row.
Kaylynn Miller was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Miller was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, Kasyah Stover was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. Briana Cataldo was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Lancaster always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .720. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Richland Northeast only posted an OBP of .273.
Northwestern's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Lancaster, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
Northwestern might still be hurting after the 13-3 defeat they got from Lancaster when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will Northwestern have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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