Tri came out on top against Eastern Hancock on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run fourth inning. The Titans were the clear victors by a 12-1 margin over the Royals. Considering the Titans have won seven games by more than eight runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Macey Ballard made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, Lyla Williams was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Rylan Mathews, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run.
Tri always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .520. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Eastern Hancock only posted an OBP of .222.
Titans
| 04/23/25 @ Eastern Hancock | 12-1 |
| 04/22/25 vs Centerville | 5-3 |
| 04/21/25 @ North Decatur | 13-2 |
| 04/17/25 vs Northeastern | 5-3 |
| 04/16/25 vs Wapahani | 10-0 |
| + 3 more games |
The victory (which was Tri's eighth in a row) raised their record to 9-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.6 runs over those games. As for Eastern Hancock, their loss dropped their record down to 4-6.
Looking ahead, Tri will be playing in front of their home fans against Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Titans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Braves have averaged an impressive 9.6 runs per game this season. As for Eastern Hancock, they will head out to take on Randolph Southern at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Rebels have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 20.86 runs per game on average), something the Royals will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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