For the second straight game, Penn will face off against South Bend Adams. The Kingsmen will be playing at home against the Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Penn is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last ten games.
On Tuesday, Penn earned a 5-2 win over South Bend Adams. That's two games straight that the Kingsmen have won by exactly three runs.
Olivia Signorino
| 04/11/25 vs St. Charles North | 7 |
| 04/21/25 @ South Bend Riley | 7 |
| 04/01/25 @ Valparaiso | 8 |
| 04/22/25 vs Mishawaka Marian | 8 |
| 04/12/25 vs Floyd Central | 9 |
Olivia Signorino spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on two hits and racked up 13 Ks. Those 13 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Shannon Rudge was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Ava Zachary, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Penn kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as South Bend Adams only managed three hits.
Penn's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-2. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for South Bend Adams, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-5.
Penn's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. The Kingsmen have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for South Bend Adams, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Penn continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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