Hoopeston is 0-6 against Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin since May of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Hoopeston Cornjerkers will look to defend their home field against the Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin Blue Devils at 4:30 p.m. Hoopeston is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.4 runs per game this season.
Last Monday, it was a hard-fought matchup, but Hoopeston had to settle for an 8-7 loss against Watseka. Hoopeston has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jersey Cundiff was cooking despite her team's loss, going 4-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Macy Warner, who got three hits from her three at bats.
Even though they lost, Hoopeston lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. They put the hurt on Milford with a sharp 12-1 victory. Winning may never get old, but Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin sure is getting used to it with their 11th in a row.
Raeghan Dickison made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Dickison was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with a triple and two RBI.
In other batting news, Ella Myers was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Draycee Nelson was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Hoopeston's defeat dropped their record down to 10-10-1. As for Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 14 contests, which provided a massive bump to their 18-7 record this season.
Monday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Hoopeston hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .450. However, it's not like Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin struggles in that department as they've averaged .385. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hoopeston might still be hurting after the 14-4 loss they got from Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Will Hoopeston have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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