The Maconaquah Braves will square off against the Lewis Cass Kings at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Maconaquah has given up an average of 7.5 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Wednesday, Maconaquah came up short against Wabash and fell 12-7.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Lewis Cass). They came out on top in a nail-biter against Eastern on Friday, sneaking past 20-18. The high-scoring effort was just what the Kings needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.
The team relied heavily on Ava Hubner, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Maddie Lynch, who went 2-for-5 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Lewis Cass kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Maconaquah's loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Lewis Cass, their win bumped their record up to 4-7.
Everything went Maconaquah's way against Lewis Cass in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, as Maconaquah made off with a 9-0 victory. Do the Braves have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Kings turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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