Hoopeston put the finishing touches on their ninth blowout victory of the season on Monday. They blew past the Armstrong Trojans 9-2. Winning may never get old, but Hoopeston sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Maddie Barnes and Jersey Cundiff were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Barnes struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Cundiff pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Barnes has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Barnes scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Cundiff scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Macy Warner was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3. Aubreyana Inman was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
On Armstrong's side, Tinley Parkerson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Hoopeston's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-10-1. As for Armstrong, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hoopeston will take on North Vermillion at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hoopeston is facing North Vermillion at the right time seeing as North Vermillion is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Armstrong, they will head out on the road to challenge Salt Fork at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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