The Hamilton Big Blue will head out on the road to face off against the Badin Rams at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Hamilton's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Badin's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Hamilton came out on top against Colerain on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive ten-run fourth inning. The Big Blue blew past the Cardinals 17-7. The Big Blue haven't had any issues with the Cardinals recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Meanwhile, Badin earned a 4-1 victory over Talawanda on Thursday.
Phebe Kiefer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Emily O'Brien, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kendall P., who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Hamilton's win bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Badin, their victory bumped their record up to 17-4.
Everything went Hamilton's way against Badin when the teams last played back in March of 2024, as Hamilton made off with a 10-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Big Blue 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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