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| 04/01/25 - Away | 14-4 W |
| 03/27/24 - Home | 7-6 W |
| 04/11/23 - Away | 8-12 L |
Big Walnut barely beat Dublin Jerome the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Golden Eagles were the clear victors by a 14-4 margin over the Celtics on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Ava Thornhill was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Thornhill was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kyra Holmes, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Tessa Intravia, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Big Walnut kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive contests.
The win got Big Walnut back to even at 2-2. As for Dublin Jerome, their record now sits at 0-2.
Looking ahead, Big Walnut will take on Hayes at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Pacers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so the Golden Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Dublin Jerome, they will square off against Olentangy Orange at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Pioneers will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Celtics surely won't give up without a fight.
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