Benet Academy put the finishing touches on their sixth blowout victory of the season on Wednesday. They blew past the Glenbard South Raiders 13-6. Winning may never get old, but Benet Academy sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Gianna Cunningham tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Marikate Ritterbusch was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was Nina Pesare, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-5.
Benet Academy is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 6-5 record this season. As for Glenbard South, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Benet Academy will head out on the road to square off against Lyons at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Benet Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.7 runs per game this season. As for Glenbard South, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome South Elgin at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. South Elgin will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Glenbard South surely won't give up without a fight.
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