Resurrection came tearing into Saturday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They won by a run and slipped past the Niles West Wolves 7-6. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Resurrection also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Maria Midiri and Molly Reichenberger did most of the damage at the plate: Midiri scored two runs while going 1-for-4, while Reichenberger scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Niles West's side, Mackenzie Bickhaus made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Bickhaus has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. Another player making a difference was Olivia Pukal, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Resurrection's victory bumped their record up to 14-10-1. As for Niles West, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Resurrection will take on IC Catholic Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Niles West, they will be playing at home against Vernon Hills at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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