Hough is 10-0 against Hopewell since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Hough Huskies will look to defend their home field against the Hopewell Titans at 5:30 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Monday, Hough was able to grind out a solid win over Central Cabarrus, taking the game 6-1.
Maylee Stroupe was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Madden McMahan-waters was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Hopewell can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 15-5 margin over North Mecklenburg. The victory was just what Hopewell needed coming off of a 16-1 loss in their prior game.
Alexis McLaughlin and Samantha Jones did most of the damage at the plate: McLaughlin scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Jones scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Peyton Manor, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Hough's win bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Hopewell, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season.
Hough's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's match. Hough has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Hopewell, though, as they've been averaging only 0.7 per game. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Hough continue to outrun the ball?
Hough took their victory against Hopewell in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 18-0. Will Hough repeat their success, or does Hopewell have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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