Mishawaka Marian is 0-10 against Penn since April of 2015 but things could change on Tuesday. The Knights will square off against the Kingsmen at 5:30 p.m. Mishawaka Marian has given up an average of 12 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Mishawaka Marian fell victim to South Bend Saint Joseph and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 14-0 to the Huskies, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The Knights just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.
Meanwhile, Penn waltzed into their matchup on Monday with four straight wins... but they left with five. Everything went their way against the Wildcats as they made off with a 10-1 win. The result was nothing new for the Kingsmen, who have now won six contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Caitlyn Denny looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ava Zachary, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Shannon Rudge also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Penn kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in five consecutive games.
Mishawaka Marian's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Penn, their record is now 7-2.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mishawaka Marian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .488. However, it's not like Penn struggles in that department as they've averaged .446. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Mishawaka Marian suffered a grim 13-1 defeat to Penn in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Knights avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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