Mount Notre Dame will head out on the road to square off against the New Richmond Lions at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Mount Notre Dame is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
While Mount Notre Dame's victory against St. Ursula Academy wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. Mount Notre Dame narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past St. Ursula Academy 5-3.
Audrey Gildea
| 04/30/25 vs St. Ursula Academy | 5 |
| 04/28/25 @ Seton | 10 |
| 04/24/25 @ Milford | 13 |
| 04/23/25 @ Mercy McAuley | 7 |
| 04/21/25 @ Ross | 6 |
| 04/16/25 @ St. Ursula Academy | 8 |
Audrey Gildea spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on nine hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Mount Notre Dame saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaylee Braun, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI. Another was Maddie Robinson, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two runs.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for New Richmond's offense. They lost 13-0 to Lebanon on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Lions have suffered since March 24th.
Mount Notre Dame pushed their record up to 11-4 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games. As for New Richmond, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 6-4.
Saturday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Mount Notre Dame hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .353. However, it's not like New Richmond struggles in that department as they've averaged .372. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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