Zionsville hasn't had much luck against Noblesville recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Eagles will be playing at home against the Millers at 6:00 p.m. Zionsville will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
Zionsville's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Saturday. They walked away with a 3-0 win over Danville.
The result came thanks to Kristin Evers's shutout, as she gave up just nine hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Olivia Kohler and Hadley Bray did most of the damage at the plate: Kohler went a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple and one double, while Bray went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That triple was Kohler's first of the season.
Meanwhile, Noblesville narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past McCutcheon 7-5. The win continues a trend for the Millers in their matchups with the Mavericks: they've now won four in a row.
Noblesville also got a great performance from Emme Yee as she pitched six innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Brookelyn Grayson, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Addi Emmerson, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Zionsville's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-3. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.4 runs on average over those games. As for Noblesville, their victory bumped their record up to 15-7.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Zionsville hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .343. However, it's not like Noblesville struggles in that department as they've averaged .363. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Zionsville came up short against Noblesville when the teams last played back in May of 2024, falling 4-1. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
