Villa Madonna has gone 8-2 against Beechwood recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Vikings will head out to challenge the Tigers at 5:30 p.m. Villa Madonna is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11 runs per game this season.
Last Wednesday, Villa Madonna got the win against Calvary Christian by a conclusive 13-5. The Vikings haven't had any issues with the Cougars recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Cam Kratzer
| 04/02/25 @ Calvary Christian | 13 |
| 03/29/25 @ Ludlow | 13 |
| 03/27/25 @ Bellevue | 12 |
| 03/26/25 @ St. Henry | 6 |
| 03/22/25 @ Walton-Verona | 7 |
| + 2 more games |
Cam Kratzer made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Ella Derry was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Those stolen bases marked the first that she snagged this season. Another player making a difference was Keira Mullins, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Villa Madonna always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .574. They are 4-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Wednesday just wasn't the day for Beechwood's offense. They lost 15-0 to North Bay Haven Academy on Wednesday. The Tigers just can't catch a break and have now endured four losses in a row.
Villa Madonna's record now sits at 5-3. As for Beechwood, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4.
Villa Madonna took their win against Beechwood when the teams last played back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 14-5 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Vikings since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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