Softball Game Preview: Washburn Pirates vs. Hancock County Indians

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04/01/25 - Away	2-15 L
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Washburn and Hancock County are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2021, but likely not for long. The Pirates will host the Indians at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Washburn has given up an average of 11.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Washburn came up short against Hancock County on Tuesday, falling 15-2. The defeat continues a trend for the Pirates in their meetings with the Indians: they've now lost four in a row.

For Hancock County's part, Calyn Seal made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Seal has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run and four RBI.

In other batting news, Maddie Short was a standout: she scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season. Kylee Bailey was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.

Hancock County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .833. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

The victory was the third in a row for Hancock County, bringing their record up to 8-4. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.7 runs over those games. As for Washburn, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.