Big Walnut is 0-9 against Hayes since April of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Big Walnut Golden Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Hayes Pacers at 5:15 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Big Walnut gave up the first runs on Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. They blew past Westerville South 14-3. That 11 run margin sets a new team best for Big Walnut this season.
Quinn Kuhlman and Elaine Truax did most of the damage at the plate: Kuhlman went 3-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base, while Truax went 2-for-5 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI. Ava Thornhill was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Hayes waltzed into their matchup on Monday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over the Warriors. With that victory, Hayes brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Brownynn Leighty spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Lexi McCabe was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Addison Holt, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Big Walnut's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-2-1. They've been dominating during the games in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 9.3 runs. As for Hayes, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a massive bump to their 8-4-1 record this season.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Big Walnut has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .437. However, it's not like Hayes struggles in that department as they've averaged .435. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Big Walnut might still be hurting after the 11-0 loss they got from Hayes when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Big Walnut have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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