Niles West's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Amundsen Vikings a 15-0 shutout. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Niles West considering their two-run performance the game before.
Penny Hutchinson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Hutchinson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances. Hutchinson was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Genciana Ortiz was a standout: she scored two runs while going 2-for-2. Eleri Swanson was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Niles West now has a winning record of 11-10. As for Amundsen, their loss dropped their record down to 20-9.
Niles West will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Northside, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Northside is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Niles West will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Amundsen, they will face off against Payton College Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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