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South Bend Adams softball rallies to edge rival Riley
TL;DR
South Bend Adams softball team defeated South Bend Riley 3-2, ending a six-game losing streak. Pitcher Abigail Kadar excelled despite challenging weather conditions.
Key points
- South Bend Adams won 3-2 against South Bend Riley
- Abigail Kadar excelled as the pitcher
- The game was played in rainy conditions
- Adams ended a six-game losing streak
- Riley's record dropped to 8-11 overall
South Bend AdamsSouth Bend RileyAbigail KadarNorthern Indiana Conference
SOUTH BEND — It was both the small and the big that combined to earn the South Bend Adams softball team a huge and much-needed win Tuesday, May 12.
The Eagles used a smart dose of small ball and a big display of guts in the circle by pitcher Abigail Kadar to spoil Senior Night for city and conference rival South Bend Riley. Adams used the bunt to perfection to open the game and again to help plate the winning run late for a thrilling, energy packed 3-2 Northern Indiana Conference victory over the host Wildcats.
Sophomore Kadar was nails in the circle in less-than-ideal weather conditions, as the contest was played in a steady rain that turned heavier late in the contest.
The Eagles snapped a six-game losing skid to improve to 8-9-1 overall and move to 5-4 in the NIC. The Wildcats dropped to 8-11 overall and 1-7 in NIC action with their fourth straight loss.
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The Eagles, who's dugout was loud all game, simply found a way to win. Adams tied the game 2-2 with a single run in the sixth inning on a Riley throwing error.
The Eagles then used three straight bunts to score the game winner in their final at bat in the seventh frame. Sophomore Claire McNally reached on a perfect bunt to start the inning. Sophomore Brooklyn Young then followed with a fine sacrifice bunt and freshman Gabby Vandewielle capped it with another gorgeous bunt that saw McNally race home as the throw to first was not handled.
"That felt good," said a smiling Jami Redman, coach of the Eagles. "We needed that. Number one tonight we needed a win. We have lost a lot of close games to some very good teams lately."
Adams took a 1-0 lead in the first on a pair of bunt hits by junior Julia McNellis and sophomore Mackenzie Miller to open the game and then an RBI single by fab freshman Brayah Williams-Winston, the team's best hitter. Riley senior pitcher Elliana Gonzales then fanned the next three batters, two looking to end the frame.
Riley took the lead at 2-1 with a pair of tallies in the home half of the third. A single by Gonzales and an Adams error made it 1-1. Sophia Woods then drove home another run with a fielder's choice to make it 2-1 in favor of the Wildcats.
Q&A
What was the final score of the South Bend Adams vs. South Bend Riley softball game?
The final score was 3-2 in favor of South Bend Adams.
Who was the standout player for South Bend Adams in the game against Riley?
Pitcher Abigail Kadar was the standout player, performing well despite rainy conditions.
How did the win against Riley impact South Bend Adams' season record?
The win improved South Bend Adams' record to 8-9-1 overall and 5-4 in the Northern Indiana Conference.
What was the significance of the game for South Bend Riley?
The game was significant for South Bend Riley as it was their Senior Night, but they suffered their fourth consecutive loss.
