Carmel is 0-4 against New Palestine since May of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Greyhounds will venture away from home to challenge the Dragons at 6:00 p.m. Carmel has given up an average of 9.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Carmel lost 16-2 to Noblesville on Wednesday.
Jayden Kleiner made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run. Katherine Warren also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Meanwhile, New Palestine strolled into their game on Thursday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They were the clear victors by a 12-1 margin over Hamilton Southeastern. That 11 run margin sets a new team best for the Dragons this season.
Sadey Hughbanks spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, New Palestine let Katie Hirschy and Callie Cromwell run wild. Hirschy went 1-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI, while Cromwell went 1-for-2 with one home run and two runs. That's the most runs Hirschy has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Kylee Beranek, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
New Palestine lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Carmel's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for New Palestine, their win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-0.
Carmel suffered a grim 7-1 defeat to New Palestine in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can the Greyhounds avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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