The Badin Rams will face off against the Hamilton Big Blue at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Badin 2.9, Hamilton 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Thursday, Badin earned a 4-1 victory over Talawanda.
Phebe Kiefer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Emily O'Brien was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kendall P., who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Hamilton, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. Everything went their way against Colerain on Thursday as they made off with a 17-7 win. The Big Blue might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Hamilton's victory bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Badin, their win bumped their record up to 17-4.
Badin suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Hamilton in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Will the Rams have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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