The Glenn Falcons will face off against the Tippecanoe Valley Vikings at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Glenn has given up an average of 8.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Glenn came up short against Jimtown on Tuesday, falling 13-3. The Falcons have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Makinzie Kline made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. That triple was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Makayla Laskowski, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Tippecanoe Valley had just enough and edged out Bremen 3-1 on Tuesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Vikings.
Dalynne Bussard spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up 14 Ks. Those 14 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Tippecanoe Valley saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Temperance Caudill, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base. That's the most hits Caudill has posted since back in May of 2024.
Tippecanoe Valley's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-2. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games. As for Glenn, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-5.
Glenn's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's match. The Falcons have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Tippecanoe Valley, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Glenn continue to outrun the ball?
Glenn was able to grind out a solid victory over Tippecanoe Valley in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, winning 9-4. Do the Falcons have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Vikings turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
