Princeton had to endure an 11-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against the Washington Hatchets on Saturday as they made off with an 11-1 victory. The Tigers' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last nine games.
Brooklyn Turpin
| 05/17/25 vs Washington | 11 |
| 05/14/25 vs Gibson Southern | 9 |
| 05/13/25 @ Mt. Vernon | 7 |
| 05/12/25 @ Tecumseh | 5 |
| 05/10/25 vs Tell City | 6 |
Brooklyn Turpin spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Kimberlyn Wood and Kamryn Elliott did most of the damage at the plate: Wood went 3-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI, while Elliott got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most runs Elliott has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaylyn McDaniel, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
Princeton was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. They are 3-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Princeton's win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-8 and their overall record up to 4-14. As for Washington, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-19.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Princeton will venture away from home to challenge Evansville Harrison at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Warriors have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.6 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Washington, they will head out to face off against North Knox at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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