The Southwest Trojans are taking a road trip to take on the Hurley Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Southwest has given up an average of 7.9 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Southwest fell victim to Mt. Vernon and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 19-0 to the Mountaineers. The Trojans haven't had much luck with the Mountaineers recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Southwest saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaleigh Tull, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Hurley and Galena, and Hurley kept the tradition alive. The Tigers put the hurt on the Bears with a sharp 11-1 victory on Tuesday. That ten run margin sets a new team best for the Tigers this season.
Addy Maxwell made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one stolen base and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaema Schimmels, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Dacia Grubbs was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Hurley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .611. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Southwest's defeat dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Hurley, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Southwest took their victory against Hurley in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 16-1 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Trojans since the team 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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