Noblesville dropped their record down to 9-4 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's 13-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They fell just short of the Cathedral Fighting Irish by a score of 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Millers have suffered since April 22, 2024.
Noblesville got a good showing from Addison Retzinger, who pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. That's the fewest hits Retzinger has allowed since back in May of 2024.
On the hitting side, Maggie Kern and Haley Schatko did some serious damage despite the final result: Kern went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI, while Schatko went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Addi Emmerson, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
As for Cathedral, the win keeps they at an undefeated 14-0. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.1 runs on average this season.
On Cathedral's side, Sidney Feczko spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. Feczko has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Angie Valentine, who fired off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-4. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Maddie Liter, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run.
Noblesville didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 7-5 win against Pendleton Heights on the 1st. As for Cathedral, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 15-10 victory against Avon on the 1st.
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