For the second straight game, Griffith will face off against Whiting. The Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Oilers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Griffith has five straight wins, Whiting has three straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Griffith had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt Whiting on Monday. The Panthers were the clear victors by a 14-2 margin over the Oilers. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by 12 runs or more this season.
Victoria Nudo
| 05/12/25 @ Whiting | 5 |
| 05/03/25 vs Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran | 3 |
| 04/22/25 vs Lake Station Edison | 12 |
Brylie Bridges and Victoria Nudo were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Bridges tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Nudo tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. What's more, she posted five strikeouts, the most she's had over her last three matchups. At the plate, Bridges went 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base, while Nudo went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Morgan Von Ogden was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cheyanne Fant, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
Griffith always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .579. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Whiting only posted an OBP of .304.
Griffith's victory bumped their record up to 12-5. As for Whiting, they now have a losing record of 6-7.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Griffith hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .326. However, it's not like Whiting struggles in that department as they've averaged .341. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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