With a playoff game on the line, New Prairie rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over the South Bend Riley Wildcats. New Prairie might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 13 matches by six runs or more this season.
Ava Geyer spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on one hit and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ella Chelminiak was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Randi Robakowski, who scored four runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
On South Bend Riley's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was LUCY FRANKO, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
New Prairie's win bumped their record up to 18-6. As for South Bend Riley, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-13 record this season.
New Prairie will face off against South Bend Washington at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. New Prairie is facing South Bend Washington at the right time seeing as South Bend Washington is stuck on a 14-game losing streak. South Bend Riley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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