The Munster Mustangs will face off against the Beecher Bobcats at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Munster 4, Beecher 0.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Tuesday, Munster needed a bit of extra time to put away Andrean. They had just enough and edged out the Fighting 59ers 7-6.
Kaylee O'Connell
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Kaylee O'Connell and Ally Compton made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, O'Connell pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Compton struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. O'Connell has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. At bat, O'Connell scored a run while going 2-for-5, while Compton went 4-for-5 with one RBI. What's more, O'Connell posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Cece Mason was incredible, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one home run and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Miah Almaguer, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Munster kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Andrean only managed seven hits.
Meanwhile, Beecher put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They never let Donovan get on the board and left with an 18-0 win. The Bobcats' pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last three matches.
Taylor Norkus was a major factor no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Norkus was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Makenzie Johnson, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. That triple marked the first that she hit this season. Elena Kvasnicka was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Munster's victory bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Beecher, they pushed their record up to 8-0 with the win, which was their 21st straight on the road dating back to last season.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Munster hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .318. However, it's not like Beecher struggles in that department as they've averaged .457. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Munster couldn't quite get it done against Beecher in their previous matchup back in May of 2016 as they fell 6-3. Will the Mustangs 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.
