Softball Preview: Hamilton Hawkeyes vs. Plainwell Trojans
Hamilton has been on the road for seven straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Plainwell Trojans at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Hamilton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.6 runs per game this season.
If Hamilton beats Plainwell with nine runs on Friday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two contests with that exact score. Hamilton came out on top against Allendale by a score of 9-5 on Tuesday.
Hamilton let Savanna Eding and Ella Davison loose on the outfield. Eding went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI, while Davison scored a run while going 3-for-3. Davison is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now hit three or more in the last three games she's played. Julia Brown was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Plainwell's offense. They fell victim to a tough 15-0 loss at the hands of Edwardsburg on Tuesday. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Plainwell in their matchups with Edwardsburg: they've now lost nine in a row.
Hamilton pushed their record up to 7-0 with that win, which was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Plainwell, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Hamilton was able to grind out a solid victory over Plainwell in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, winning 13-9. Does Hamilton have another victory up their sleeve, or will Plainwell turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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