vs
| 05/03/24 - Home | 11-4 W |
| 05/05/23 - Away | 7-10 L |
| 05/10/22 - Away | 5-2 W |
| 05/10/21 - Home | 2-0 W |
| 04/23/19 - Home | 17-0 W |
| + 3 more games |
Southwestern is 7-1 against Greenville since May of 2016 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Piasa Birds will welcome the Comets at 4:30 p.m. Southwestern will be looking to extend their current 11-game winning streak.
On Wednesday, Southwestern was able to grind out a solid victory over Metro-East Lutheran, taking the game 10-5.
Hannah Mary was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Mary was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sydney Valdes, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March of 2024. Madison Fenstermaker was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs.
Southwestern kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 12 hits in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Greenville got the win against Litchfield on Tuesday by a conclusive 8-1. Considering the Comets have won 15 games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Like Southwestern, Greenville also got a great game from a two-way player: Payton White. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. White has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, Haylee Clark was incredible, going 1-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Emma Bingham, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Southwestern pushed their record up to 13-3-1 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.4 runs over those games. As for Greenville, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-5-1 record this season.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Southwestern hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .369. However, it's not like Greenville struggles in that department as they've averaged .337. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Southwestern took their win against Greenville in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 11-4 score. Do the Piasa Birds have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Comets turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
