For the second straight game, South Bend Adams will face off against Penn. The Eagles will challenge the Kingsmen at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. South Bend Adams is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, South Bend Adams came up short against Penn and fell 5-2.
For Penn's part, Olivia Signorino spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on two hits and racked up 13 Ks. Signorino has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Shannon Rudge, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Zachary, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Penn kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as South Bend Adams only managed three hits.
The victory (which was Penn's tenth in a row) raised their record to 12-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for South Bend Adams, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-5.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. South Bend Adams hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .357. However, it's not like Penn struggles in that department as they've averaged .354. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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