Tecumseh is 0-5 against Saline since April of 2016 but things could change on Wednesday. The Indians will be playing in front of their home fans against the Hornets at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Thursday, Tecumseh got the win against Western by a conclusive 13-3. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Indians.
Kennedi Fulton tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Those seven strikeouts gave her a new career-high.
Maya Juozapaitis
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At the plate, Tecumseh got a massive performance out of Maya Juozapaitis, who went 4-for-5 with four runs, three doubles, and one stolen base. Those four runs gave Juozapaitis a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Lauren Kilbarger, who went 4-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and one double.
Tecumseh kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in four consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Saline made easy work of Skyline on Monday and carried off a 16-1 victory. The Hornets haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Jessi Phelps was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs.
In other batting news, Ashley Malinczak was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Emma Wiedmayer, who went 2-for-3 with five RBI and one double.
Saline pushed their record up to 18-3-1 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.2 runs over those games. As for Tecumseh, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Tecumseh has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .499. However, it's not like Saline struggles in that department as they've averaged .512. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
