Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg will face off against the Charleston Trojans at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
If Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg beats Charleston with four runs on Wednesday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two contests with that exact score. Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg didn't even let Meridian on the board on Tuesday, marking Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg's second-straight 4-0 shutout. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Samantha Hayes
| 04/22/25 vs Meridian | 11 |
| 04/21/25 vs Altamont | 11 |
| 04/18/25 @ Mattoon | 6 |
| 04/17/25 @ Teutopolis | 7 |
| 04/16/25 vs Central A & M | 11 |
| + 4 more games |
The result came thanks to Samantha Hayes's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Clarissa Johnson, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Meridian struck out 11 times.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 13 runs the game before, Charleston was a bit more limited in their match on Tuesday. They fell just short of Altamont by a score of 2-1. The game marked the Trojans' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg pushed their record up to 16-3 with the victory, which was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Charleston, their loss dropped their record down to 11-5.
Wednesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .330. However, it's not like Charleston struggles in that department as they've averaged .349. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg was able to grind out a solid victory over Charleston in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, winning 10-6. Will Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg repeat their success, or does Charleston has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
