Hanover-Horton hasn't had much luck against Grass Lake recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Comets will face off against the Warriors at 4:00 p.m. Hanover-Horton is coming into the match hot, having won their last seven games.
Hanover-Horton came out on top against Jonesville on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run first inning. Hanover-Horton never let Jonesville get on the board and left with a 10-0 win. The result was nothing new for Hanover-Horton, who have now won seven games by eight runs or more so far this season.
Alexyn DuBois made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single earned run any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Halle Swihart, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Tori King, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, Grass Lake made easy work of Napoleon on Monday and carried off a 15-0 victory. The Warriors haven't had any issues with the Pirates recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Hanover-Horton's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-1. As for Grass Lake, their record now sits at 3-1.
Hanover-Horton might still be hurting after the 7-0 defeat they got from Grass Lake in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can the Comets avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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