Hopkins had lost four straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 4-6 to make it five. They lost 16-1 to the Vicksburg Bulldogs. The game marked the Vikings' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Kylie Williams made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one home run. That home run was her first of the season.
As for Vicksburg, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.0 runs over those games.
On Vicksburg's side, Makenzie Rooney looked comfortable as she tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Rooney has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Makenzie Rose was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Allison Truckey, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and three RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hopkins will face off against Kenowa Hills at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Knights have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15.5 runs per game on average), something the Vikings will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Vicksburg, they will take on Otsego at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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