Elwood was the 9-7 winner over Indianapolis Bishop Chatard when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Elwood Panthers lost 10-3 to the Indianapolis Bishop Chatard Trojans on Saturday.
Elwood saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Averi Savage, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with an RBI.
On Indianapolis Bishop Chatard's side, Anna Caskey made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. Caskey was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Anni Felts was a standout: she went 1-for-4 with a home run. Emily Wendt was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Elwood has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season. As for Indianapolis Bishop Chatard, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 13-14-1.
Elwood will be playing at home against Lapel at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Lapel is coming into the game with five straight wins on the road, so Elwood will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Indianapolis Bishop Chatard, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Lawrence Central at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The last four games Lawrence Central has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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