For the second straight game, Celeste will face off against Muenster. The Blue Devils will face off against the Hornets at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Celeste 3.8, Muenster 3.3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Celeste heads in on the heels of a playoff game on Thursday. They lost 16-5 to Muenster. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Blue Devils, who until this match were averaging 3.8 runs allowed.
For Muenster's part, Skyler Reed was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Reed has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Lilly Johnson was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Emma Walterscheid was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Muenster kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in eight consecutive contests.
Muenster's win bumped their record up to 21-7-1. As for Celeste, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 21-9 record.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Celeste has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Muenster struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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