Mount Notre Dame will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against the Centerville Elks at 5:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Wednesday, Mount Notre Dame got the win against Cooper by a conclusive 11-5.
Kaylee Braun spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Grace Pitzer was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run. Josie Broenner was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Centerville entered their tilt with Wayne with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. Everything went their way against the Warriors on Friday as they made off with a 13-2 win.
Centerville also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Ally Middleton gave up just two earned runs on two hits.
On the hitting side, Allison McGuire and Ardyn Hopf did most of the damage at the plate: McGuire went 3-for-3 with a home run and four RBI, while Hopf scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Natalie LaDue, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Mount Notre Dame's victory bumped their record up to 15-2. As for Centerville, their win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 20-4.
Monday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Mount Notre Dame hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .362. However, it's not like Centerville struggles in that department as they've averaged .340. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Mount Notre Dame was able to grind out a solid victory over Centerville in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, winning 10-6. Will Mount Notre Dame repeat their success, or does Centerville have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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