Saline is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Lincoln is on a seven-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Hornets will welcome the Railsplitters at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
On Friday, Saline got the win against Milan by a conclusive 11-1. The Hornets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten games by seven runs or more this season.
Abby Curtis looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sydney Hastings, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Elizabeth Onyskin, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and two RBI.
Saline always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .536. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .536 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Lincoln hadn't done well against Clinton recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Railsplitters had just enough and edged out the Redwolves 11-10.
Autumn Anderson was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Ava Greene was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Saline is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-2-1 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.2 runs over those games. As for Lincoln, their win bumped their record up to 7-2.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Saline has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .505. However, it's not like Lincoln struggles in that department as they've averaged .528. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Saline skirted past Lincoln 2-0 when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Will the Hornets repeat their success, or do the Railsplitters have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
