Stagg is 0-10 against Bradley-Bourbonnais since April of 2018 but things could change on Tuesday. The Chargers will look to defend their home field against the Boilermakers at 4:45 p.m. Stagg has given up an average of 9.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Stagg fell victim to Andrew and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They lost 21-0 to the Thunderbolts. The Chargers' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Bradley-Bourbonnais, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over Homewood-Flossmoor on Monday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Boilermakers considering their two-run performance the game before.
Lydia Hammond made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, Suttyn Hop was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Bella Pusateri was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Bradley-Bourbonnais was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .462. They are 5-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Bradley-Bourbonnais' victory bumped their record up to 10-7. As for Stagg, their loss dropped their record down to 3-10.
Stagg might still be hurting after the 12-0 defeat they got from Bradley-Bourbonnais in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can the Chargers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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