Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory came into Wednesday's game having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 20-1 margin over the Pike Red Devils on Wednesday. The result was nothing new for Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory, who have now won four matchups by 13 runs or more so far this season.
Emma Hamblin was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). Hamblin was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
In other batting news, Danica Geyer and Alyssa Donaldson did most of the damage at the plate: Geyer went 3-for-4 with four runs, four RBI, and a stolen base, while Donaldson scored three runs while going 3-for-3. Geyer is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now hit three or more in the last three games she's played. Kaylie Virkus was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
On Pike's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lauren Geer, who went 1-for-2 with a double.
The win got Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory back to even at 4-4. As for Pike, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory will take on Guerin Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Guerin Catholic will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for Pike, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Speedway at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Speedway is coming into the match with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Pike will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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