Homestead proved they can win big on Saturday (they won by 12) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They won by a run and slipped past the Columbia City Eagles 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Spartans have posted against the Eagles since April 24, 2018.
Macy Arnold looked comfortable as she pitched four innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
Ellyana Hyder
| 04/29/25 @ Columbia City | 3 |
| 04/26/25 @ Fort Wayne Northrop | 2 |
| 04/16/25 @ Southern Wells | 2 |
| 04/11/25 vs New Haven | 2 |
| 04/25/25 @ Norwell | 1 |
On the hitting side, Homestead let Ellyana Hyder and Maddy Rodgers run wild. Hyder went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Rodgers went 1-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Those three hits gave Hyder a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Grace Jordan, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI.
Homestead has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.6 runs over those games. As for Columbia City, the defeat snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 9-3 record.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Homestead will head out to square off against Tippecanoe Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Vikings have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.33 runs per game on average), something the Spartans will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Columbia City, they will venture away from home to face off against Huntington North at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Eagles are facing the Vikings at the right time seeing as the Vikings are stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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