Bluejackets
| 05/05/25 @ Cherry | 11 |
| 04/11/25 vs Marshall | 8 |
| 04/22/25 @ Proctor | 7 |
| 04/30/25 vs Duluth East | 4 |
| 04/10/25 @ Rock Ridge co-op [Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia] | 4 |
Hibbing had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-run drubbing they dealt Cherry on Monday. The Bluejackets put the hurt on the Tigers with a sharp 11-5 victory. The Bluejackets' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Emma McDowell made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kendal Gustavsson, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Addison Shay, who went 3-for-5 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Hibbing always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .524. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Hibbing now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Cherry, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hibbing will challenge Grand Rapids at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Cherry, they will take on Marshall at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hilltoppers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 19.14 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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