The East Noble Knights will square off against the Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger Saints at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The last three games East Noble has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
East Noble is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They didn't even let Garrett on the board, marking the Knights' second-straight 1-0 shutout.
The result came thanks to Abby Alwine's shutout, as she gave up just five hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last contest, Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger made sure to put some runs up on the board against Angola on Thursday. The Saints put the hurt on the Hornets with a sharp 14-2 win. The result was nothing new for the Saints, who have now won ten games by six runs or more so far this season.
Avianna Vasquez tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Maeve Miltner, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Olivia Davis, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 10-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
East Noble is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-7-1 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.9 runs over those games. As for Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 17-9.
Saturday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. East Noble hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .389. However, it's not like Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger struggles in that department as they've averaged .354. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
East Noble might still be hurting after the 11-3 defeat they got from Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can the Knights avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
