Vikings
| 05/03/25 vs Portage | 13 |
| 04/16/25 @ Michigan City | 13 |
| 05/07/25 vs Michigan City | 11 |
| 05/05/25 @ Hobart | 11 |
| 04/15/25 @ Merrillville | 11 |
Valparaiso never let their opponents score on Wednesday. They blew past the Michigan City Wolves 11-0. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won seven contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
Kylie McMillan made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Brooklyn Hudson looked comfortable as she pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Valparaiso let Elizabeth Kosek and Delilah Kincaid run wild. Kosek went a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles, while Kincaid went 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most doubles Kosek has posted since back in April of 2024. Samantha Seng was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Valparaiso always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .792. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Michigan City only posted an OBP of .111.
Valparaiso's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-12. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs over those games. As for Michigan City, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-15.
Coming up, Valparaiso will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Munster at 5:00 p.m. The Mustangs will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight. As for Michigan City, they will head out on the road to face off against Merrillville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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