Softball Preview: Hobart Brickies vs. Valparaiso Vikings
Hobart and Valparaiso are an even 3-3 against one another since May of 2015, but likely not for long. The Hobart Brickies will face off against the Valparaiso Vikings at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Hobart can't be too worried about heading out to take on Valparaiso: they just beat Andrean at home, who had been dominant on their own field up to that point. Hobart sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 victory over Andrean on Saturday.
Ella Hornak looked comfortable as she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Keirys Click, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Emili Knestrict, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Valparaiso has not done well against Boone Grove recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Valparaiso came out on top in a nail-biter against Boone Grove and snuck past 7-6. The win was a breath of fresh air for Valparaiso as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Hobart's record now sits at 16-7. As for Valparaiso, their record is now 11-12.
Hobart beat Valparaiso 10-7 in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will Hobart repeat their success, or does Valparaiso have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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