The Harrisonville Wildcats will challenge the Pleasant Hill Roosters/Chicks at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Harrisonville has given up an average of 8 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Harrisonville's last matchup with Odessa could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Wednesday. The Wildcats lost 15-7 to the Bulldogs. The Wildcats haven't had much luck with the Bulldogs recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.
Brylee Henson-Dawson and Mia Jackson did some serious damage despite the final result: Henson-Dawson went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double, while Jackson got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That double marked the first that Henson-Dawson has hit this season.
Meanwhile, Pleasant Hill entered their tilt with St. Michael the Archangel on Thursday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Guardians a 10-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Roosters/Chicks, who have now won seven matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Devyn Younce made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out seven over six innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on JoeE Younce, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. Natalie Hamilton was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Pleasant Hill kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in three consecutive contests.
Pleasant Hill's victory bumped their record up to 10-5. As for Harrisonville, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-7.
Harrisonville might still be hurting after the 12-1 loss they got from Pleasant Hill in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Will the Wildcats 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.
