Wolves Softball Inks TwoSchlegel and Trebiatowski sign for next season
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Apr. 27, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – The Cardinal Stritch University Wolves softball team have signed Kayla Shlegel (New Berlin, Wis.) and Hillary Trebiatowski (Plover, Wis.) to play for the Wolves next season. Both players will be coming to Stritch having played for successful programs where their teams were a part of State Championships last season.
Kayla Schlegel, who will graduate from New Berlin Eisenhower High School this year, will add pitching depth to the Stritch roster. As a pitcher, Schlegel went 12-0 in her junior season, recording an ERA of 0.66. She struck out 130 batters and walked only 29 all season.
Also a threat at the plate, Schlegel registered a .382 batting average. She was named first team All-Conference in the Woodland Conference, along with first team All-Suburban. The New Berlin native also helped lead Eisenhower to the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) Division II State Championship.
Schlegel has also demonstrated success away from the softball field as she is a member of the National Honors Society at Eisenhower and has continually received academic honors. She is also currently planning on majoring in nursing at Stritch.
Hillary Trebiatowski is currently a senior attending Stevens Point Area Senior High (SPASH). Trebiatowski brings positional versatility as she plays both the catcher and first base positions.
A three-year letter winner, Trebiatowski recorded a .341 batting average in her junior year and was a defensive standout having not committed any errors or passed balls her last three seasons. Trebiatowski also helped lead the Panthers to the WIAA Division I State Championship in 2008.
A native of Plover, Trebiatwoski has received academic high honors all four years at SPASH and is planning on majoring in education at Stritch.
Wolves Can’t Score at PNC Stritch swept by the PanthersApr. 25, 2009
Uninc Laporte County, Ind. – The Cardinal Stritch University softball team couldn’t find a way to score in two losses to the University of Purdue-North Central. The Wolves fell to the Panthers 1-0 and 5-0, posting only eight hits in two games.
Game one of the double header was a pitcher’s duel, remaining scoreless through seven innings. Senior, Val Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.) struck out nine and gave up only five hits before the eighth inning. However, the Panthers put up three consecutive singles, winning 1-0 on a walk-off hit by Gernenz.
Val Stramowski was the losing pitcher for the Wolves. Stritch recorded only two hits in the matchup, one each by Laura Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.) and Kariann Haluska (Stevens Point, Wis.).
Purdue-North Central jumped out to an early lead in the second game, scoring five runs in the first two innings against April Mysliewic (Antioch, Ill.). The sophomore was then replaced by Anna Flock (Norwalk, Wis.), who held the Panthers scoreless the remainder of the game. Stritch hitters couldn’t mount a comeback, or even bring in a run, although they recorded six hits in the game.
Mysliewic was the losing pitcher in game two. Mandi Schroeder (Merrill, Wis.) registered two hits, while Steph Douglas (Muskego, Wis.), Jodi Kruszka (Oak Creek, Wis.), Haluska, and Ashley Zdrojewski (South Milwaukee, Wis.) had one.
The Wolves fall to 6-24 overall and 5-13 in the CCAC.
Wolves Roll Over Crimson WaveStritch hitters can’t be stopped by CalumetApr. 24, 2009
Whiting, Ind. – The bats of the Cardinal Stritch University softball team were on fire in a two win day against Calumet St. Joseph University on Friday. The Wolves accumulated 27 hits as they overpowered the Crimson Wave 6-2 and 16-1.
Stritch went down by two runs in the third inning of game one and were forced to play from behind. Senior Mandi Schroeder (Merrill, Wis.) led off the sixth with a double and scored on another by pinch hitter Ashley Zdrojewski (South Milwaukee, Wis.). Laura Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.) then singled in Zdrojewski to tie the game at two.
Kariann Haluska (Stevens Point, Wis.) lead off the seventh inning with a single to begin a Stritch rally. Katie Giuffre (Sussex, Wis.) bunted Haluska to second before Liz Neitzel (Lomira, Wis.) popped out. Steph Douglas (Muskego, Wis.) walked with one out and a single by Schroeder loaded the bases for Jodi Kruszka (Oak Creek, Wis.). The junior came through with a single for the Wolves, scoring Haluska and Douglas. April Mysliewic (Antioch, Ill.) walked to load the bases for a second time before Stramowski singled, bringing in two more insurance runs. Stritch held on in the seventh for a 6-2 win over Calumet.
Mysliewic was the winning pitcher for the Wolves, holding the Crimson Wave to two runs on seven hits. Laura Stramowski led the Wolves at the plate, going 3-4 and earning three RBI’s. Schroeder went 2-4 with a double and two runs scored, while Haluska was 2-3.
The Wolves gave Calumet no shot at a win in game two, with two five run innings and one six run inning, taking the game 16-1. Stritch registered 17 hits in the matchup, including three a piece for Kruszka (three runs scored and one RBI), Schroeder (three runs scored and three RBI’s), and Val Stramowski (three runs scored and two RBI’s). Freshman, Anna Flock (Norwalk, Wis.) went 2-3 with two doubles, two runs scored, and five RBI’s. Neitzel recorded two hits, two runs scored, and two RBI’s and Douglas earned two hits.
Val Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.) earned the win, giving up only two hits and one walk, while striking out five in the five inning game.
Stritch moves to 6-22 overall with the wins, and 5-11 in conference. The Wolves close out the regular season on Saturday, April 25, in Uninc Laporte County, Ind. Game one is scheduled to start at 12:00 p.m.
Saints Too Much for WolvesStritch drops two to St. Francis in final home matchupApr. 23, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – The Cardinal Stritch University softball team fell to St. Francis in both games of a double header on Thursday. Errors cost the Wolves in game one, as they lost 7-2 after committing nine errors. The Wolves defense improved for the second game, but Stritch could not get their bats going and fell 3-0 to the Fighting Saints.
The Wolves gave up four runs in the first two innings, and although they were able to score one run in the bottom of the first, the deficit was too large to come back from. Anna Flock (Norwalk, Wis.) was the losing pitcher in the first game, giving up 11 hits and seven runs in seven innings. Liz Neitzel (Lomira, Wis.) went 2-3 with one double and a walk, while Mandi Schroeder (Merrill, Wis.) hit her first homerun of the season. Jenny Piotrowski (Stevens Point, Wis.), Stephanie Douglas (Muskego, Wis.), and Kariann Haluska (Stevens Point, Wis.) also recorded hits in game one.
Stritch got off to a better start in the second game, led by sophomore April Mysliewic (Antioch, Ill.), who held the Saints scoreless until the fourth inning. Unable to score, the Wolves held the St. Francis lead to one until giving up two more runs in the seventh. Stritch hitters couldn’t find a way against Saints pitcher, Kim Malacina, losing the matchup 3-0.
The Wolves earned only three hits in the game. Schroeder, Flock, and Michelle Stelloh (West Allis, Wis.) each registered one. Mysliewic was the losing pitcher, giving up eight hits and one walk in her complete game effort.
Stritch falls to 4-22 overall and 3-11 in the CCAC. The University of St. Francis moves to 12-6.
The Wolves travel this weekend to Whiting, Ind. where they will face Calumet St. Joseph’s at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, Apr. 24, 2009.
Wolves Softball Rescheduled Stritch to take on St. FrancisApr. 22, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. - The Cardinal Stritch University softball team will make-up Tuesday’s double header against the University of St. Francis on Thursday, Apr. 23. The games begin at 3:00 p.m. and will be held at Kletsch Park.
Thursday is the last home matchup for the Wolves. Seniors, Mandi Schroeder and Val Stramowski, will be honored at the game.
Stritch Softball Postponed
Games against St. Francis rained outApr. 21, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – Due to poor weather conditions, Tuesday’s matchup between Cardinal Stritch University and the University of St. Francis softball teams has been postponed.
No official make-up date has been set. Further scheduling will be posted as it becomes available.
Stritch Splits in Springfield Strong defense holds opponents offApr. 18, 2009
Springfield, Ill. – The Cardinal Stritch University softball team faced Harris-Stowe State University and Central Methodist University on day one of the University of Illinois-Springfield Tournament. The Wolves were strong defensively in both matchups, but were only able to come away with one win, taking Harris-Stowe State 2-1. The Wolves bats weren’t able to pull through in the second game, as they fell to Central Methodist, 2-1.
It was a rocky start for the Wolves in game one, as Harris-Stowe loaded the bases with no outs. The leadoff batter was walked in, but pitcher, April Mysliewic (Antioch, Ill.) was able to power her way out of it, forcing a pop out and striking out two. Mysliewic continued to control the game and the Wolves didn’t give up another run.
Stritch scored their first run in the third inning, as Kariann Haluska (Stevens Point, Wis.) singled and was brought in on a double by Jodi Kruszka (Oak Creek, Wis.). With a tie score in the bottom of the seventh, Liz Nietzel (Lomira, Wis.) came up big with a leadoff walk and a stolen base. Haluska, who racked up three sacrifices on the day, bunted Nietzel to third. Harris-Stowe walked both Kruszka and Mandi Schroeder (Merrill, Wis.) to load the bases. The Wolves closed the game on a walk by Anna Flock (Norwalk, Wis.), winning 2-1.
Mysliewic was the winning pitcher for the Wolves. Kruszka went 2-3 with two doubles and one RBI. Brooke Jancik (Batavia, Ill.) also recorded two hits.
Game two remained scoreless through the first inning, and Central Methodist was the first to put runs on the board as Stritch once again walked in a run. The Eagles scored again in the fifth, taking a 2-0 lead. The Wolves had a shot to tie in the sixth, as Neitzel walked to lead off the inning and was bunted over by Haluska. Kruszka reached on an error leaving Stritch with runners on first and third and only one out. The next two batters grounded out, scoring Neitzel, but leaving the one run advantage with Central Methodist. Unable to score in the seventh, the Eagles took the game 2-1.
Flock was the losing pitcher in the matchup. The freshman gave up only four hits in five innings of work. The Wolves recorded four hits by Neitzel, Kruszka, Flock, and Stephanie Douglas (Muskego, Wis.).
Stritch closed the day at 4-20 overall. They continue play on Sunday, Apr. 19 at the Springfield Tournament. They are slated to face McKendree University and Hannibal-LaGrange University at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Eagles Too Much for Wolves
Stitch drops two against Robert MorrisApr. 16, 2009
Chicago, Ill. – The Cardinal Stritch University softball team looked to bring hot bats found in Wednesday’s game into their matchup with Robert Morris College on Thursday, but were unsuccessful, falling twice to the Eagles, 5-4 and 1-0.
The Wolves scored first in game one, as Mandi Schroeder (Merrill, Wis.) hit her first homerun in the season, bringing in April Mysliewic (Antioch, Ill.), who had been hit by a pitch. However Stritch gave up four runs in the bottom half of the inning and although they were able to put together a comeback in the fourth, tying the score 4-4, as Stephanie Douglas (Muskego, Wis.) and Michelle Stelloh (West Allis, Wis.) scored, the tie was quickly broken. The Eagles scored in the bottom of the fourth to gain a one run advantage that the Wolves could not overcome.
Anna Flock (Norwalk, Wis.) was the losing pitcher in the game. Stritch had seven hits in the game, including Schroeder’s two-run homerun.
Kariann Haluska (Stevens Point, Wis.) led off game two with a single to right field, but it turned out to be the only hit of the game for the Wolves. The defense managed to hold off the Eagles until the seventh inning, when the Eagles closed the game with a walk off single by Vasquez.
Mysliewic was the losing pitcher for Stritch. The sophomore gave up only five hits and one run in 6.1 innings of work.
The Wolves fall to 3-19 overall and 3-9 in conference play. Robert Morris improves to 24-17 overall and 11-3 in the CCAC.
Stritch travels to Springfield, Ill. this weekend for the University of Illinois-Springfield Tournament where they will face Harris Stowe State University, Central Methodist University, McKendree University, and Hannibal LaGrange University. The first game is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sat. Apr. 18.
Wolves Sweep Trojans Stritch bats on fire against TIUApr. 15, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – Struggles at the plate have held back the Cardinal Stritch University softball team this season. However, in Wednesday’s game against Trinity International University, there was no stopping the Wolves, as they recorded 22 hits and eight walks, beating TIU 7-5 and 14-1.
Anna Flock (Norwalk, Wis.) registered her first win at Stritch in game one against the Trojans. She allowed only six hits and one walk in seven innings of work. Stephanie Douglas (Muskego, Wis.), Katie Giuffre (Sussex, Wis.), and Jodi Kruszka (Oak Creek, Wis.) each went 2-3 in game one, while Laura Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.) recorded three RBI’s. Liz Neitzel (Lomira, Wis.) and Mandi Schroeder (Merrill, Wis.) also recorded hits in the matchup.
April Mysliewic (Antioch, Ill.) earned her first win of the season in the second game of the day after playing impressive defense in game one. The sophomore was also a force at the plate, as she went 3-3 including a grand slam in the middle of the Wolves third inning rally and a double to the left field fence in the fourth.
Schroeder went 2-2 with three RBI’s, two runs scored, and two walks. Kariann Haluska (Stevens Point, Wis.) recorded two hits, two RBI’s, and two runs scored. Kruszka was 2-4 and added two RBI’s. Flock, Megan Weber (Salem, Wis.), Brooke Jancik (Batavia, Ill.), and Giuffre also earned hits in game two.
The wins take Stritch to 3-17 overall and 3-7 in the CCAC. The Trojans drop to 5-32 overall and 2-10 in conference.
This breakout day for Stritch hitters carries the team into a double header on Thursday, Apr. 16 against conference foe Robert Morris College, in Chicago, Ill. Game one is slated to begin at 4:00 p.m.
Stritch Drops Two Against Tigers
Strong performance by Schroeder Can’t Spark WolvesApr. 14, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – The Cardinal Stritch University softball team lost two games in a double header against Olivet Nazarene University on Tuesday. The speed and power of the Tigers proved too much for the Wolves, who fell 9-4 and 10-1. Olivet recorded three homeruns and 11 stolen bases in the matchup.
Anna Flock (Norwalk, Wis.) was the losing pitcher in game one, after giving up eight hits and eight runs. The Tigers pulled away from Stritch with a five run sixth inning. The Wolves scored their first run in the fifth as Stephanie Douglas (Muskego, Wis.) scored on a line drive hit by Liz Neitzel (Lomira, Wis.). Three more runs scored in the sixth as Mandi Schroeder (Merrill, Wis.) was brought in on a single by Jodi Kruszka (Oak Creek, Wis.). Kruszka then scored on a two run homerun by freshman, Flock.
Schroeder led the Wolves, going 3-4. Anna flock went 2-3 with a double and a homerun. Neitzel also registered two hits after entering in the fifth inning.
Stritch started out strong in the second game, as Neitzel walked, moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Kariann Haluska (Stevens Point, Wis.), advanced to third on a passed ball, and scored on a hard hit grounder by Schroeder. The scoring ended there for the Wolves, as Stritch only recorded one hit the entire game as Schroeder singled to left in the fourth.
Pitcher Val Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.) left the game after two shutout innings after being hit in her pitching hand by a line shot. April Mysliewic (Antioch, Ill.) entered the game, giving up 11 hits and 10 runs in 5.1 innings, and took the loss.
The losses drop the Wolves to 1-17 overall and 1-7 in the CCAC. They continue play on Wednesday, Apr. 15 with a make-up game against Trinity International University. The first game is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. at Kulwicki Park.
Stramowski Strikes Out Twelve in Wolves First Win Stritch splits with Trinity Christian to break losing streakApr. 9, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. - After a difficult beginning to the season, the Cardinal Stritch University softball team has finally broke out of a 15 game losing streak. The Wolves found a way to win in the second game of a double header against Trinity Christian College on Thursday. Two strong pitching performances gave the fans something to cheer about. Stritch split with the Trolls, dropping the first game 2-1 before taking the second 3-2.
April Mysliewic (Antioch, Ill.) was the losing pitcher for the Wolves in game one. The sophomore pitched an excellent game, allowing zero earned runs, only three hits, and striking out eight. Liz Neitzel (Lomira, Wis.) knocked in the Wolves lone run in the game, bringing in Brooke Jancik (Batavia, Ill.) with a double in the seventh. The run was not enough however, as the Wolves had given up two unearned runs in the sixth.
Stritch hitting did improve in game one, as the team earned nine hits, which is the most they have registered in a single game this season.
Carrying the success at the plate into the second game, the Wolves scored in the first inning of game two. Neitzel singled to lead off the game and moved to second on a passed ball. The freshman was moved to third on a grounder by Kariann Haluska (Stevens Point, Wis.) before finally scoring on a double by Mysliewic.
The Wolves scored again in the third as Mysliewic was brought in on a single by Jodi Kruszka (Oak Creek, Wis.). In the fourth, Megan Weber (Salem, Wis.) was hit by a pitch and then brought in on a line drive triple to the left center gap by Katie Giuffre (Sussex, Wis.).
Stritch gave up two unearned runs in the fifth, but were able to hold on for the win. Giuffre was a huge asset in the outfield for the Wolves, as the right fielder made multiple plays to stop runs. A quick jump on a liner headed for the gap stopped a third run from scoring in the fifth to tie the game as Giuffre doubled off the Trinity Christian’s baserunner.
Val Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.) earned the first win of the season. The senior registered 12 strike outs in seven innings of work. She gave up zero earned runs and only five hits and one walk.
Stritch recorded six hits by six different batters in the matchup. Finally breaking out of the losing streak was a big relief for the team, who will look to build on this win. After the game, Graduate Assistant Coach, Nicki Rice said only this about her team and the win, “They deserved it.”
The split brings the Wolves to 1-15 overall and 1-5 in conference. Trinity Christian moves to 4-29 overall and 1-7 in the CCAC.
Stritch plays at home next week. Their next game is slated for Apr. 14 at 3:00 p.m. against Olivet Nazarene University.
Wolves Overpowered by Eagles Stritch still struggling to scoreApr. 8, 2009
Elgin, Ill. - The Cardinal Stritch University softball team took on the Judson College Eagles in a double header on Wednesday. The Wolves dropped both games, as they continued to struggle scoring runs. The Eagles dominted Stritch, taking the games, 7-0 and 8-3.
Val Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.) and Anna Flock (Norwalk, Wis.) each took a loss. The Wolves were unable to score in the first game. In the second game they were led by Jodi Kruszka (Oak Creek, Wis.)and Kariann Haluska (Stevens Point, Wis.) who each registered two hits and scored a run. Val Stramowski, April Mysliewic (Antioch, Ill.), and Mandi Schroeder (Merrill, Wis.) also contributed hits.
The losses drop the Wolves to 0-14. Stritch returns to action on Thursday, Apr. 9. They will take on Trinity Christian College in a double header, starting at 3:00, for their first home games of the season.
Cougars Hunt Down WolvesStritch can’t get the bats goingApr. 4, 2009
Chicago, Ill. – The Cardinal Stritch University softball team began conference play with a double header against St. Xavier University on Saturday. After dropping the first game 8-0, the Wolves came out strong for game two, led by pitcher, Val Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.). However, Stritch could not find a way to score, and dropped the second game 1-0.
The Cougars dominated game one, as St. Xavier bats got hot in the first inning and the Wolves were not able to slow them down. Jayln Shearer, the winning pitcher, put on quite a show, allowing only one hit in five innings of work. Kariann Haluska (Stevens Point, Wis.) earned an infield hit in the third, but was left on base for the Wolves.
Stritch had a much better start to the second game, holding the Cougars scoreless for three innings. An error in the fourth led to St. Xavier’s first and only run. The Wolves continued to struggle at the plate, leaving runners on in sixth and seventh inning. Unable to score, Stritch fell 1-0.
Stramowski was the losing pitcher for the Wolves. The senior gave up only four hits and one walk in six innings, while striking out six. Liz Neitzel (Lomira, Wis.) registered the only two hits for Stritch.
The Wolves fall to 0-12 overall and 0-2 in conference play with the losses.
Stritch travels to Elgin, Ill. on Apr. 8 to face Judson College. The double header is slated to start at 5:00 p.m.
Stritch Softball Game against Trinity International Postponed
Game moved to April 15 Mar. 31, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis. – Tuesday’s Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) matchup between the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves and the Trinity International University Trojans has been postponed due to weather and field conditions.
The game between the Wolves and Trojans has been moved back to Wednesday, April 15 due to recent snow in the Milwaukee area and the possibility of more bad weather on the horizon.
Slated to be the home opener of the 2009 season, Stritch will wait to play at home until Thursday, April 9 against Trinity Christian College. Until then, the Wolves will take to the road where they’ll take on Saint Xavier University on Saturday, April 4 for a double header that will start at 12 p.m.
Wolves Go Winless in Tucson Stritch continues to struggleMar. 19, 2009
Tucson, Ariz. – The Cardinal Stritch University softball team closed out play at the Tucson Invitational on Thursday, losing 4-1 against Missouri Valley University and 10-4 against Huntington University.
The Wolves went down 2-0 against Missouri Valley before scoring in the third inning. Laura Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.) tripled down the right field line and was brought in on a deep fly ball by Katie Giuffre (Sussex, Wis.). However, that would be the only run for the Wolves, as they could not capitalize late in the game on a leadoff single by Val Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.) in the fifth or a one out single by Mandi Schroeder (Merrill, Wis.) in the seventh.
Val Stramowski was the losing pitcher for the Wolves. The senior gave up only four hits in her complete game effort, but walked seven.
In the second game, Stritch bats were hot in the first inning, as they jumped to a 4-0 lead. Liz Neitzel (Lomira, Wis.), and April Mysliewic (Antioch, Ill.) each singled, and Jodi Kruszka (Oak Creek, Wis.) walked to load the bases with one out in the first. Val Stramowski then hit a two RBI single to center. Later in the inning, both Stramowski and Kruszka would score on a wild pitch to extend the lead to four.
The quick start was not enough for the Wolves, who fell to Huntington 10-4. Stritch led 4-3, but gave up seven runs in one inning and could not find a way to get back in the game.
Anna Flock (Norwalk, Wis.) took the loss for Stritch. The freshman falls to 0-3 for the season.
Thursday’s games were the last for the Wolves in Arizona, and they drop to 0-10 with the losses. Stritch will have some time to work out the kinks before returning to play on Mar. 31. They are slated to begin conference play at 3:00 p.m. against Trinity International.
Stritch Still Working Out the KinksWolves Fall to Dickinson and Trinity ChristianMar. 18, 2009
Tucson, Ariz. - The Cardinal Stritch University softball team remains winless as they dropped two on Wednesday. The Wolves couldn’t get their bats going against a strong Dickinson State University team, and they lost 13-0 in five innings. The second game of the day was a much better effort by Stritch, but struggles late in the game cost the Wolves, who fell to Trinity Christian College, 7-5.
Val Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.) took the mound for Stritch against Dickinson State, who is ranked number five in the NAIA National Poll. The senior gave up six hits and six runs in four innings of work against an extremely strong line-up, but received little help from the Wolves’ offense. The lone Stritch hit came from Liz Neitzel (Lomira, Wis.), who singled to right in the third inning.
Stramowski took the loss for the Wolves, and falls to 0-2. Mehgan Shaw was the winning pitcher for Dickinson State. Shaw struck out 12 and gave up only one hit and two walks in five innings of work.
The second game of the day for Stritch was a preview to their conference play, as they faced the Trinity Christian Trolls. The Wolves jumped out to an early lead as Neitzel singled to center and later scored on a wild pitch. During the fourth inning Stritch took advantage as Rebecca Taylor began to tire with walks by Mandi Schroeder (Merrill, Wis.) and Anna Flock (Norwalk, Wis.). Megan Weber (Salem, Wis.) then doubled to left, bringing in both runners. Neitzel then traded spots with Weber on a double of her own before the Trolls brought in Krystal Ryskamp to replace Taylor. Neitzel advanced to third on a passed ball before scoring on an illegal pitch by Ryskamp.
Trinity Christian answered back with two runs in the fourth, but it was not until the sixth inning that any real damage was done. Down 5-2, the Trolls scored five runs with two outs, gaining a 7-5 advantage. The Wolves loaded the bases in the seventh in an attempt to reclaim the game, but their efforts fell short and they were not able to score.
Anna Flock was the losing pitcher in the matchup (0-3). Ryskamp earned the win for the Trolls.
Neitzel led the Wolves at the plate, with two hits, two runs, and an RBI. Other big contributions came from Weber (double, run scored, two RBI’s) and Schroeder (single, run scored, two walks).
The Wolves fall to 0-8 with the losses. They play the final games of the Tucson Invitational on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Stritch is slated to face Missouri Valley College and Huntington University.
Stritch Can’t Hold on Against Minot State Kruszka and Jancik lead Wolves at the plateMar. 17, 2009
Tucson, Ariz. – The Cardinal Stritch University softball team fell to Minot State University and Mayville State University on the third day of the Tucson Invitational. The Wolves gave the Beavers of Minot State a run before falling just short, losing 6-5. Defensive struggles against Mayville led to a larger scoring margin, as Stritch fell 9-3 against the Comets.
The Wolves gained an early advantage in the first game of the double header, as Brooke Jancik (Batavia, Ill.) singled to left to bring in Kariann Haluska (Stevens Point, Wis.) in the first inning. After giving up two runs in the top of the third, Stritch answered with three of their own, giving the Wolves a 4-2 lead. Stritch batters showed discipline at the plate in the third, as Megan Weber (Salem, Wis.), Jancik, and April Mysliewic (Antioch, Ill.) each walked and scored in the inning.
The bats of the Beaver’s got hot in the fifth, as they scored four runs against Mysliewic, bringing the score to 6-4 in their favor. The Wolves found some pop in their bats in the bottom of the fifth, as Jancik led off the inning with a single to left center. However, pinch runner Liz Neitzel (Lomira, Wis.) was thrown out on an attempted steal leaving the bases empty with one out. Mysliewic then singled to left before Jodi Kruszka (Oak Creek, Wis.) doubled on a shot to left center, putting runners at second and third. Anna Flock (Norwalk, Wis.) hit a hard grounder down the third base line, but a quick grab by Minot State’s third baseman left Mysliewic dead at the plate. Mandi Schroeder (Merrill, Wis.) singled to center to bring in Kruszka, but one run was not enough for the Wolves, as they came up short, dropping their fifth game 6-5.
Jancik led the Wolves at the plate, going 2-3 with one walk, one RBI, and one run scored.
Mysliewic was the losing pitcher for the Wolves. The sophomore gave up nine hits and six runs in seven innings of work and falls to 0-3 for the season. Deanna Mitchell earned the win for the Beavers.
Game two was not as successful for Stritch, as they dealt with defensive struggles throughout the matchup. The Wolves had three errors in the game, and struggled with infield hits from the Comet’s slap hitters.
Mayville jumped out quickly, gaining an 8-0 lead after scoring in each of the first three innings. The Wolves were able to put together a short rally in the fourth, as Jancik and Kruszka each singled. The pair was then brought in on a triple to right field by senior, Schroeder.
Stritch scored again in the seventh, as Katie Giuffre (Sussex, Wis.) singled, bringing in Flock, who had reached on an error to lead off the inning. It was too little too late for the Wolves, as they lost for the second time to Mayville, 9-3.
Kruszka and Schroeder led the Wolves in the losing effort. Kruszka was 2-3 in the match-up and Schroeder earned two RBI’s.
Val Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.) was the losing pitcher. She falls to 0-1 for the season. Katie Rieu earned the win for Mayville.
Tuesday’s losses take the Wolves to 0-6 for the season. They will face Dickinson State College and conference foe, Trinity Christian on Wednesday at the Tucson Invitational. The games are slated for 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Wolves Continue to Struggle at the Plate Stritch can’t find a spark in ArizonaMar. 16, 2009
Tucson, Ariz. - The Cardinal Stritch University softball team played two games for the second straight day at the Tucson Invitational on Monday. The team was plagued with strikeouts in their opening games, and looked to wake up their bats as they faced York College.
Stritch showed great improvement in the batter's box, stacking up nine hits. Jodi Kruszka (Oak Creek, Wis.) led the Wolves, going 4-4. Katie Giuffre (Sussex, Wis.) recorded two hits, while Anna Flock (Norwalk, Wis.), Brooke Jancik (Batavia, Ill.), and Mandi Schroeder (Merrill, Wis.) each added one.
Stritch scored first, as Megan Weber (Salem, Wis.), who reached on an error, was brought home on a grounder by Giuffre. The Wolves, down 6-1, scored again in the sixth inning. Giuffre was brought in by April Mysliewic’s (Antioch, Ill.) sacrifice fly. After giving up another run to York in the seventh, Stritch loaded the bases for Giuffre, who came through with a single to center. However, the rally didn’t last, and Stritch fell to York 7-3.
Mysliewic was the losing pitcher for the Wolves. Ashley Ellis (Clearfield, Utah) earned the win for York.
The second game was a struggle for the Wolves, as they were dominated by Chelsey Woodside (Columbus, Neb.) of Hastings University. Woodside recorded 15 strikeouts for Hastings. Stritch recorded only one hit, as Kariann Haluska (Stevens Point, Wis.) singled to right in the sixth.
Hitting wasn’t the Wolves only problem against Hastings, as the team recorded four errors, and allowed five unearned runs. Struggles at the plate and defensively brought the Wolves down, as they fell to Hastings, 8-0.
Flock was the losing pitcher in the matchup. Woodside earned the win for Hastings.
Monday’s losses drop the Wolves to 0-4. They continue at the Tucson Invitational tomorrow, and are slated to face Minot State University and Mayville State University (who beat Stritch, 1-7 on Sunday) on Tuesday, Mar. 17 at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Wolves Drop Two in Tucson
Stritch opens season with losses to Missouri Valley and MayvilleMar. 15, 2009
Tucson, Ariz. – The Cardinal Stritch University softball team opened up their season on Sunday, taking on Missouri Valley College and Mayville University at the Tucson Invitational. Though the team suffered from few mistakes defensively, the Wolves struggled with strikeouts and lost both games, 5-1 and 7-1.
During the 5-1 loss against Missouri Valley, Stritch recorded only two hits. April Mysliewic (Antioch, Ill.) knocked a single to left field, moving Anna Flock (Norwalk, Wis.), who had reached on an error, into scoring position. After Mysliewic’s hit, Ashley Zdrojeweski (South Milwaukee, Wis.) was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Liz Neitzel (Lomira, Wis.) then earned the lone Stritch RBI in the game, as she brought in Flock with the help of a Missouri Valley error.
Megan Weber (Salem, Wis.) tried to get the Wolves going after two outs in the fifth, as she singled to left, but the spark was quickly put out with one of Janie Jungerman’s 11 strikeouts.
Jungerman was the winning pitcher in the match-up. Flock received the loss and moves to 0-1.
The second game was much of the same, as Mayville jumped out to a 2-0 lead on three first inning hits. Stritch gave up two more runs in the fourth, before finding a way to bring in one of their own in the fifth. Two consecutive walks to Mandi Schroeder (Merrill, Wis.) and Jenny Piotrowski (Stevens Point, Wis.) got things started for the Wolves. The pair was moved over on a hard hit grounder by Val Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.) before Schroeder finally scored as Laura Stramowski (Oak Creek, Wis.) reached on an error.
The Wolves gave up three runs to Mayville in the bottom of the fifth and were not able to overcome the deficit in the final innings. Mysliewic recorded the only hit of the game for the Wolves with a single to right in the third.
Mysliewic was the losing pitcher against Mayville. The sophomore, who moves to 0-1 on the season, struck out six batters in four innings of work before the Wolves fell 7-1.
The losses drop Stritch to 0-2 for the season. They will continue play in Tucson for the remainder of the week, facing York College and Hastings on Mar. 16, at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.