The Fort Wayne Bishop Luers Knights will challenge the Woodlan Warriors at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Fort Wayne Bishop Luers is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
On Saturday, Fort Wayne Bishop Luers came up short against Prairie Heights and fell 7-3.
Julia Spoltman and Kaylee Dennis stepped up to the plate in a big way. Spoltman went 1-for-4 with three stolen bases and one run, while Dennis went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Meanwhile, two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Woodlan walked away with it. They put the hurt on the Tigers with a sharp 13-2 win on Monday. The Warriors might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 14 contests by eight runs or more this season.
Sophia Martin looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off six hits. What's more, she posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in May of 2024.
On the hitting side, Victoria Crozier was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Harvey, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Fort Wayne Bishop Luers has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-15 record this season. As for Woodlan, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That somehow still isn't as good as their 23-5 record this season.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Fort Wayne Bishop Luers hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .325. However, it's not like Woodlan struggles in that department as they've averaged .406. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Fort Wayne Bishop Luers might still be hurting after the 18-1 loss they got from Woodlan when the teams last played back in March. Can the Knights avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
