Cougars
| 05/02/25 @ Valparaiso | 4-3 |
| 04/30/25 @ South Bend Riley | 5-3 |
| 04/29/25 vs South Bend Riley | 6-1 |
New Prairie extended their winning streak to three on Friday, bumping their season record up to 14-5 in the process. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 4-3 W against the Valparaiso Vikings. The game was the first time the Cougars have beaten the Vikings on their field since March 29, 2016.
New Prairie let Abby Harmon and Randi Robakowski run wild. Harmon went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI, while Robakowski went 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. That home run was Harmon's first of the season.
As for Valparaiso, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-11. That's two games in a row now that they have lost by just one run.
On Valparaiso's side, Olivia Rosenbaum spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on six hits. Rosenbaum has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Elizabeth Kosek and Delilah Kincaid did some serious damage despite the final result: Kosek went 1-for-3 with one home run, while Kincaid went 1-for-3 with one home run. Megan Sulcer was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one double.
Looking ahead, New Prairie will square off against Lakeshore at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Lancers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Cougars' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Valparaiso, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 4-3 defeat against Illiana Christian on the 3rd.
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