South Bend Riley posted their closest win since May 18, 2024 on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out the La Porte Slicers 6-5. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Wildcats also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2024.
KAELYNN HOWELL spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
CHLOE WHITMER
| 05/10/25 vs La Porte | 2 |
| 05/06/25 vs South Bend Saint Joseph | 1 |
| 04/26/25 @ Elkhart Christian Academy | 1 |
| 03/26/25 @ Goshen | 1 |
| 04/27/24 @ Northridge | 1 |
At the plate, CHLOE WHITMER was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two triples and two RBI. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. RACHEL HUNT was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
The victory made it two in a row for South Bend Riley and bumps their season record up to 10-9. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 8 runs in those games. As for La Porte, they now have a losing record of 10-11.
Looking ahead, South Bend Riley will head out on the road to square off against South Bend Adams at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season. As for La Porte, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Hebron at 5:00 p.m. The Slicers are facing the Hawks at the right time seeing as the Hawks are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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