Notre Dame is 0-10 against Silverdale Academy since March of 2021 but things could change on Thursday. Notre Dame will take on Silverdale Academy at 5:00 p.m. Notre Dame has given up an average of 11.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Notre Dame is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 13-1 to Boyd-Buchanan. That's two games in a row now that the Fighting Irish have lost by exactly 12 runs.
Syrenity Bickerstaff was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple and one run. Those hits marked the first that she got this season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Silverdale Academy). Their pitchers stepped up to hand Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences a 17-0 shutout on Tuesday. The Seahawks haven't had any issues with the Patriots recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Airebis Cox made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, Gabriella Hensley was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Heidi Bryant, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Silverdale Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .615. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Notre Dame's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Silverdale Academy, their record is now 11-3-1.
Notre Dame might still be hurting after the 19-0 defeat they got from Silverdale Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can Notre Dame avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
