Mendota is 1-6 against Newman Central Catholic since April of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Trojans will host the Comets at 4:30 p.m. Mendota has given up an average of 16 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Mendota is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Princeton, falling 17-5.
Meanwhile, Newman Central Catholic made easy work of Mendota on Monday and carried off an 11-4 victory. The Comets haven't had any issues with the Trojans recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
Gianna Vance made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off 11 hits. Vance was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lucy Oetting, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played. Anna Propheter was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI.
Mendota's defeat dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Newman Central Catholic, their victory bumped their record up to 6-10.
Mendota might still be hurting after the 11-4 loss they got from Newman Central Catholic in their previous meeting on Monday. Will the Trojans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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