The Hoopeston Cornjerkers will challenge the Milford Bearcats at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hoopeston is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
Hoopeston is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Monday. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-8 heartbreaker at the hands of Oakwood.
Maddie Barnes
| 04/21/25 @ Oakwood | 12 |
| 04/18/25 vs Iroquois West | 4 |
| 04/14/25 @ Salt Fork | 1 |
| 04/11/25 vs Georgetown-Ridge Farm | 6 |
| 04/07/25 @ Westville | 4 |
| + 6 more games |
Maddie Barnes put in work while hitting and pitching. She struck out 12 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and seven unearned) runs off eight hits. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.2 strikeouts per game. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
In other batting news, Kinzley Bailey and Addyson Kelnhofer stepped up to the plate in a big way. Bailey went 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double, while Kelnhofer went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Macy Warner, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Milford can bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Chrisman a 13-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Bearcats, who have now won four matches by nine runs or more so far this season.
Like Hoopeston, Milford also got a great game from a two-way player: Kami Muehling. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over five innings pitched. Muehling was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Addison Lucht, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Jossalin Lavicka was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and two RBI.
Milford lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Hoopeston's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Milford, their win bumped their record up to 8-5.
Hoopeston's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's contest. The Cornjerkers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Milford, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Hoopeston continue to outrun the ball?
Hoopeston might still be hurting after the 13-3 defeat they got from Milford in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Cornjerkers 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.
