Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter is preparing for their first conference matchup of the season on Tuesday. They will host the Beech Grove Hornets at 5:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They took a 21-16 hit to the loss column at the hands of Liberty Christian. On the bright side, the 16- run effort marked the Raiders' highest-scoring contest to date.
Berkley Finke led a balanced group of hitters, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. She also brought in an RBI, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Riley Torres, who scored four runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Beech Grove got the win against Indianapolis Scecina Memorial on Monday by a conclusive 26-1. With that win, the Hornets brought their scoring average up to 6.7 runs per game.
Nola Alford was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Mylee Boling was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two triples, and five RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Harper Moore was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs.
Beech Grove kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive games.
Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Beech Grove, their victory bumped their record up to 2-7-1.
Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter might still be hurting after the 11-0 loss they got from Beech Grove in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Raiders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
