The West Muskingum Tornadoes will face off against the Tuscarawas Valley Trojans at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. West Muskingum is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.
West Muskingum is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 20-5 margin over Martins Ferry. Winning may never get old, but the Tornadoes sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Gabbi Hammer
| 05/19/25 @ Martins Ferry | 4 |
| 04/25/25 vs Tri-Valley | 3 |
| 04/14/25 vs Crooksville | 3 |
| 03/28/25 vs Fairfield Union | 3 |
| 03/22/25 @ Garaway | 3 |
West Muskingum got a massive performance out of Gabbi Hammer, who went 4-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four hits gave Hammer a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Daylee Foster, who went 3-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and one triple.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: West Muskingum kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 21 hits. They are a perfect 12-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Tuscarawas Valley, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They came out on top against Barnesville by a score of 7-2 on Monday.
Brennen Reichman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on one hit and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 21 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ava Beatty, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. Calli Stutz was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Tuscarawas Valley's win was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 23-2. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.9 runs on average over those games. As for West Muskingum, their win bumped their record up to 17-8.
Wednesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. West Muskingum hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .372. However, it's not like Tuscarawas Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .350. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
