For the second straight game, Hamilton Heights will face off against Tipton. The Huskies will head out to square off against the Blue Devils at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Hamilton Heights has three straight wins, Tipton has five straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
If Hamilton Heights beats Tipton with 14 runs on Wednesday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two games with that exact score. The Huskies never let the Blue Devils get on the board and left with a 14-0 victory on Tuesday. The Huskies might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by seven runs or more this season.
Heather Crays was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two runs.
In other batting news, Hamilton Heights let Kaitlyn Schakel and McKenzie Jackson run wild. Schakel went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run, while Jackson went 1-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. Schakel also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Hannah Dent was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Hamilton Heights always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .516. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .516 or higher in three consecutive matchups.
Hamilton Heights' record now sits at 8-1. As for Tipton, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7.
Hamilton Heights' speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's game. The Huskies have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Tipton, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Hamilton Heights continue to outrun the ball? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
