For the second straight game, Wheaton Academy will face off against Bishop McNamara. The Warriors will welcome the Fightin' Irish at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Wheaton Academy has given up an average of 9.9 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wheaton Academy had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Bishop McNamara put an end to it on Monday. The Warriors lost 22-0 to the Fightin' Irish. The Warriors' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
For Bishop McNamara's part, they got a massive performance out of Teagan McCue, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and two doubles. That's the most doubles McCue has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Gabby Burnett, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles.
Bishop McNamara hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in four consecutive matchups.
Bishop McNamara pushed their record up to 8-4 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.2 runs over those games. As for Wheaton Academy, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wheaton Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .558. However, it's not like Bishop McNamara struggles in that department as they've averaged .445. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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