Hamilton is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Nettleton is on a four-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Hamilton Lions challenge Nettleton Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Hamilton has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
While Hamilton's win against Walnut wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. Hamilton narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Walnut 6-5. The win continues a trend for the Lions in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won three in a row.
Meanwhile, Nettleton faced Caledonia in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. Nettleton never let Caledonia get on the board and left with a 7-0 victory. Considering the Tigers have won four games by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Bailey Payne made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. What's more, she gave up only zero walks, the fewest she's had since back in April of 2024. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Payne wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Anna Taylor, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two RBI. Another was Chloe Humble, who scored a run and stole Two bases.
Nettleton's win bumped their record up to 6-1-1. As for Hamilton, their victory bumped their record up to 5-2.
Hamilton might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Nettleton in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Will Hamilton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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