
Falcons
05/12/25 @ Wyoming | 9-1 |
05/12/25 @ Wyoming | 4-0 |
05/05/25 @ Union | 17-2 |
05/05/25 @ Union | 16-0 |
04/26/25 vs Pewamo-Westphalia | 6-4 |
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West Catholic waltzed into their game on Monday with seven straight wins... but they left with eight. They were the clear victors by a 9-1 margin over the Wyoming Wolves. The result was nothing new for the Falcons, who have now won eight matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Jordan Empie spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Cate Sanders, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Paige Clinger, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
West Catholic always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .529. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Wyoming only posted an OBP of .160.
West Catholic's win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-5. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games. As for Wyoming, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 14 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-17 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. West Catholic will face off against Whitehall at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Vikings will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Falcons surely won't give up without a fight. As for Wyoming, they will head out on the road to square off against East Kentwood at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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