Softball Preview: Andrean Fighting 59ers vs. Hobart Brickies
Andrean and Hobart are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2018, but likely not for long. The Andrean Fighting 59ers will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Hobart Brickies at 5:00 p.m. The last four games Andrean has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Tuesday, it was a hard-fought match, but Andrean had to settle for a 7-6 defeat against Kankakee Valley. That's two games in a row now that Andrean has lost by just one run.
Aubrey Grasha stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Dani Poskin, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
Even though they lost, Andrean hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kankakee Valley struck out five times.
Meanwhile, after a string of eight wins, Hobart's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They fell 5-1 to Hanover Central.
Andrean's loss dropped their record down to 13-4. As for Hobart, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-4.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Thursday. Andrean hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.5 home runs per game. However, it's not like Hobart struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.8. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Andrean took their win against Hobart in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 9-1. Does Andrean have another victory up their sleeve, or will Hobart turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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