Hoopeston has not done well against Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Hoopeston Cornjerkers came out on top against the Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin Blue Devils by a score of 9-5. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Hoopeston.
Maddie Barnes was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up five earned runs off 11 hits (and only one walk). Barnes has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Barnes was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Barnes wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kayla Recker, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Aubreyana Inman, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
On Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin's side, they got a good showing from Hope Grissom, who pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits.
At the plate, Gentry Elson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Ava Acton was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Hoopeston's victory bumped their record up to 12-10-1. As for Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of away wins and brought them to 20-8.
Hoopeston will be playing at home against Urbana at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Hoopeston is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season. As for Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Salt Fork at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
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