For the second straight game, Hoover will face off against Independence. The Huskies will head out to challenge the Patriots at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hoover is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Hoover is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of West Virginia's top teams: Independence, who was ranked 18th at the time (Hoover was ranked 12th). The Huskies came out on top in a nail-biter against the Patriots on Monday, sneaking past 3-2. The Huskies haven't had any issues with the Patriots recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive victory against them.
Hannah Shamblin spent all 11 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on nine hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 25 consecutive appearances.
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On the hitting side, Hoover's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Kaylyn Harper, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one triple. Those two runs gave Harper a new career-high.
Hoover's victory was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 22-6. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Independence, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 23-10.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Hoover hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .327. However, it's not like Independence struggles in that department as they've averaged .356. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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