The Benet Academy Redwings will be playing in front of their home fans against the Fenwick Friars at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
After only two runs in their last contest, Benet Academy made sure to put some runs up on the board against Waubonsie Valley on Friday. Benet Academy was the clear victor by an 11-4 margin over Waubonsie Valley.
Alexandra O?Rourke looked comfortable as she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Nina Pesare was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 4-for-5. Marikate Ritterbusch was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Fenwick came tearing into Thursday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4 runs) and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Lions as they made off with an 18-1 win. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Fenwick has managed all season.
Isabella Bigham was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with a home run, four runs, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Leah Lowery, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
Benet Academy pushed their record up to 4-5 with that win, which was their third straight at home. They've been dominating during the matches in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 10.3 runs. As for Fenwick, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.
Both Benet Academy and Fenwick just can't seem to miss. Benet Academy has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.3 hits per game. However, it's not like Fenwick struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.2. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Benet Academy took their win against Fenwick in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 15-3. Will Benet Academy repeat their success, or does Fenwick have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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