Lowell never let their opponents score on Saturday. Everything went their way against the Merrillville Pirates as they made off with a 14-0 victory. The Red Devils have beaten the Pirates the last eight times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Pirates has come to flipping the script.
Kaitlyn Williamson
| 04/26/25 vs Merrillville | 2 |
| 04/23/25 vs Hanover Central | 1 |
| 04/14/25 vs Highland | 1 |
| 05/02/24 @ Illiana Christian | 1 |
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Kaitlyn Williamson made a splash while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Williamson was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Brooke McCartney was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two triples, two runs, and one stolen base. Those runs marked the first that she has scored this season. Another player making a difference was Preslee Hill, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles.
Lowell hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive matches.
Lowell pushed their record up to 6-4 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Merrillville, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lowell will host Kankakee Valley at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Merrillville, they will be playing at home against Hobart at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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