Hancock County and Washburn are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2021, but likely not for long. The Indians will face off against the Pirates at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hancock County knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past three games -- so hopefully Washburn likes a good challenge.
Last Saturday, Hancock County made easy work of Johnson County and carried off a 15-4 win. The result was nothing new for the Indians, who have now won seven matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Calyn Seal was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one RBI.
Maddie Short
| 04/05/25 @ Johnson County | 5 |
| 03/24/25 @ Cumberland Gap | 3 |
| 04/01/25 vs Washburn | 2 |
| 03/11/25 vs Cherokee | 2 |
| 03/04/25 vs Cumberland Gap | 2 |
In other batting news, Maddie Short was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 5-for-5. Those five hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Malee Collins, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Hancock County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .607. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Washburn came up short against Hancock County on Tuesday, falling 15-2. The Pirates have struggled against the Indians recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Washburn's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Hancock County, their record is now 8-4.
Hancock County took their victory against Washburn in their previous matchup on Tuesday by a conclusive 15-2 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Indians since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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