Softball Preview: Herscher Tigers vs. Clifton Central Comets
Herscher has enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will square off against the Clifton Central Comets at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Herscher is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
Last Monday, Herscher earned a 6-2 win over Peotone.
Anistin Hackley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up nine Ks. Those nine strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Mary Kanak was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Clifton Central gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 11-4 margin over Grant Park. The win made it back-to-back victories for Clifton Central.
Anna Winkel was excellent, going 1-for-2 with three runs and a triple. Another player making a difference was Keira Donnelly, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Herscher's win bumped their record up to 15-16. As for Clifton Central, the victory got them back to even at 14-14.
Herscher was able to grind out a solid win over Clifton Central in their previous matchup back in May of 2023, winning 9-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for Herscher since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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