The Elgin Comets are taking a road trip to challenge the Cory-Rawson Fighting Hornets at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Elgin will be strutting in after a victory while Cory-Rawson will be coming in after a loss.
Elgin is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They came out on top against Ridgemont by a score of 10-6 on Monday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Comets needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Madison Hill made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maycee Muselin, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3. She also brought in an RBI, marking her first of the season. Emilie Bishop was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, Cory-Rawson didn't have quite enough to beat North Baltimore on Monday and fell 4-2. The Fighting Hornets haven't had much luck with the Tigers recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
Katelyn Duffman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. Those nine strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Alexis Roth made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one home run.
With the win, Elgin broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-8. As for Cory-Rawson, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.
Everything went Elgin's way against Cory-Rawson in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, as Elgin made off with a 16-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Comets since the team 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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