Fort Wayne Northrop had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 5-8 to make it eight. They fell just short of the Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger Saints by a score of 6-5. The Bruins were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Saints apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Baylee Huth and Makenzie Key stepped up to the plate in a big way. Huth went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Key went 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Kamea Sanchez was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
As for Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 11-7. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
On Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger's side, Izzy Tudor spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on ten hits.
At the plate, Genna Renbarger was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn Baker, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Fort Wayne Northrop will be playing in front of their home fans against Bellmont at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger, they will venture away from home to square off against Homestead at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Spartans will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Saints surely won't give up without a fight.
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