The Hurley Tigers will head out to challenge the Blue Eye Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hurley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season.
It was a proper cat-fight when Hurley duked it out with Verona on Monday. The Tigers blew past the Wildcats 19-4. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Tigers.
Addy Maxwell
| 05/05/25 vs Verona | 6 |
| 05/01/25 @ Hollister | 5 |
| 04/28/25 vs Pleasant Hope | 11 |
| 04/25/25 vs Billings | 9 |
| 04/24/25 vs Blue Eye | 5 |
| + 7 more games |
Addy Maxwell made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Madi Conrad was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Jaema Schimmels was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base.
Hurley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .742. The last time their OBP was this high was was before the start of last season.
Meanwhile, Blue Eye was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They lost 14-1 to Gainesville.
Blue Eye's defeat dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Hurley, their record now sits at 9-6.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hurley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .492. However, it's not like Blue Eye struggles in that department as they've averaged .498. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hurley took their victory against Blue Eye in their previous meeting two weeks ago by a conclusive 11-1 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Tigers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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