East Jackson extended their losing streak to five on Monday, dropping their season record down to 3-8 in the process. They came up short against the Hanover-Horton Comets, falling 16-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Trojans of the 16-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Hanover-Horton, they pushed their record up to 10-2 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.2 runs on average over those games.
For Hanover-Horton's part, Alexyn DuBois was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. DuBois has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single earned run any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Ava Smith was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and four RBI. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Halle Swihart, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. East Jackson is set to square off against their familiar foe Michigan Center at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Hanover-Horton will take on rival Vandercook Lake at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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