The Notre Dame Academy Tritons will be playing in front of their home fans against the Pulaski Red Raiders at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Notre Dame Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
Notre Dame Academy is is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They fell just short of Fox Valley Lutheran by a score of 4-2.
Addyson Simpson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ella Gelb was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-2 with two stolen bases. Klarissa Peters was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Pulaski can now show off 13 landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 13-2 margin over Manitowoc Lincoln.
The team relied heavily on Paige Abendroth, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Cassandra Benberg, who scored three runs while going 2-for-2.
Notre Dame Academy's loss dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Pulaski, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-4-1.
Notre Dame Academy's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. Notre Dame Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Pulaski, though, as they've been averaging only 0.7. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Notre Dame Academy continue to outrun the ball?
Notre Dame Academy might still be hurting after the 14-4 defeat they got from Pulaski in their previous matchup back in April. Will Notre Dame Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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