New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly is 0-9 against Carrollton since April of 2015 but things could change on Saturday. New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly will host Carrollton at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday just wasn't the day for New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly's offense. They fell 5-0 to Springfield on Thursday.
Addison Hopkins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on six hits.
Meanwhile, Carrollton won against Gillespie on Thursday with 12 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Friday. Carrollton walked away with a 12-7 win over Pittsfield. The Hawks haven't had any issues with the Saukees recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive victory against them.
Hannah Uhles was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brookelyn Eilerman, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Hayden McMurtrie, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Carrollton's win was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly might still be hurting after the 18-0 loss they got from Carrollton in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Will New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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