The Hayes Pacers will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Jonathan Alder Pioneers at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. Hayes' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Jonathan Alder's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Hayes' pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They came out on top against Antigo by a score of 3-0. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Pacers.
Hannah McAllister
| 03/25/25 vs Antigo | 10 |
| 03/24/25 vs Olentangy Liberty | 9 |
| 03/23/25 vs St. Paul's | 7 |
Not much got past Hannah McAllister, who gave up just two hits and racked up ten Ks to keep Antigo off the board. McAllister has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Lizzy Gould was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Madison Curran, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Gould wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Hayes kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Antigo only managed two hits.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Jonathan Alder). Everything went their way against Dublin Jerome on Saturday as Jonathan Alder made off with an 18-2 win. With that victory, the Pioneers brought their scoring average up to 8.5 runs per game.
Taryn Miller looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Those hits marked the first that she allowed this season.
On the hitting side, Anna Engle was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Those RBI were her first of the season. Riley Magginis was another key player, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Hayes' win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Jonathan Alder, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hayes has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .451. However, it's not like Jonathan Alder struggles in that department as they've averaged .450. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
