Hopkins entered their tilt with Godwin Heights on Tuesday with three consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with four. They never let the Wolverines get on the board and left with a 19-0 victory. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 17-0 on Tuesday.
Hannah Brinks
| 05/06/25 vs Godwin Heights | 5 |
| 06/01/24 @ Thornapple Kellogg | 4 |
| 04/25/24 vs Holland Christian | 4 |
| 04/16/24 @ Kelloggsville | 4 |
| 05/17/24 @ Forest Hills Central | 3 |
Hannah Brinks was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with five RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Hopkins let Ava Vanderkolk and Lyla Reynolds run wild. Vanderkolk went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple, while Reynolds got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most RBI Vanderkolk has posted over her last 14 contests. Another player making a difference was Cami Hibma, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Hopkins hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are 7-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Hopkins' win bumped their record up to 11-9-1. As for Godwin Heights, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Looking ahead, Hopkins will head out to face off against Comstock Park at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings are facing the Panthers at the right time seeing as the Panthers are stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Godwin Heights, they will face off against Plainwell at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Wolverines will also cruise into their next game with the timing on their side: the Trojans will have lost four straight heading into Thursday's match.
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