Hammond Bishop Noll is 2-8 against Wheeler since May of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Hammond Bishop Noll Warriors will head out on the road to challenge the Wheeler Bearcats at 5:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Hammond Bishop Noll put the finishing touches on their fourth blowout victory of the season on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand River Forest a 12-0 shutout. The victory was just what Hammond Bishop Noll needed coming off of a 12-2 defeat in their prior match.
Molly Whelan made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Whelan has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single hit in three consecutive pitching appearances. Whelan was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three RBI.
In other batting news, Anais (Niecy) Reyna was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Jalyssia Crawford, who scored two runs while going 2-for-1.
Wheeler only won by two when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 14-point they dealt Whiting on Monday. Wheeler blew past Whiting 15-1. Wheeler's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Like Hammond Bishop Noll, Wheeler also got a great game from a two-way player: Megan Vincent. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Vincent was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and a double.
In other batting news, Olivia Hessling was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Abby Allen was another key contributor, scoring four runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Hammond Bishop Noll's record now sits at 5-2. As for Wheeler, their win was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-2.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Hammond Bishop Noll hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .397. However, it's not like Wheeler struggles in that department as they've averaged .316. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hammond Bishop Noll suffered a grim 14-2 defeat to Wheeler in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can Hammond Bishop Noll avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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