Comstock Park is 0-7 against Hopkins since April of 2016 but things could change on Tuesday. The Panthers will be playing at home against the Vikings at 4:15 p.m. Comstock Park has given up an average of 13.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Comstock Park is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 18th straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They lost 16-0 to Fruitport. Considering the last time the Panthers couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
Meanwhile, Hopkins waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with three straight wins... but they left with four. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Wolverines a 19-0 shutout. Considering the Vikings have won ten matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Hannah Brinks made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with five RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Hopkins let Ava Vanderkolk and Lyla Reynolds run wild. Vanderkolk went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple, while Reynolds got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most runs Vanderkolk has posted since back in June of 2024. Cami Hibma was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Hopkins always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .864. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive games.
Comstock Park's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Hopkins, their win bumped their record up to 12-9-1.
Comstock Park suffered a grim 19-5 defeat to Hopkins when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
