The Glenbrook South Titans will head out on the road to square off against the Hoffman Estates Hawks at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Hoffman Estates took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Glenbrook South, who comes in off a win.
Glenbrook South not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since May 2, 2024 (when they won 10-1). They were the clear victors by a 9-1 margin over Evanston. The victory continues a trend for the Titans in their matchups with the Wildkits: they've now won nine in a row.
Addy Hurley made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sophia Buckingham, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Alex Hafeman was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Glenbrook South always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in four consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Hoffman Estates was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their 23rd straight loss. They lost 22-0 to Fremd.
Hoffman Estates' defeat dropped their record down to 1-23. As for Glenbrook South, their record now sits at 5-22.
Glenbrook South took their win against Hoffman Estates in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 13-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Titans since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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