Lowell is 8-2 against Hobart since May of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Lowell Red Devils are on the road again to play the Hobart Brickies at 5:00 p.m. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Lowell is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They won by a run and slipped past Crown Point 4-3.
Kaylee Meeks spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Chole Cora was excellent, going 2-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Hobart stacked an eighth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over Portage. The win was familiar territory for Hobart who now have three in a row.
Morgan Ellenberger looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
On the hitting side, Keirys Click was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Emili Knestrict, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Lowell's victory bumped their record up to 12-13. As for Hobart, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 18-7 record this season.
Lowell took their win against Hobart in their previous matchup on May 8th by a conclusive 11-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Lowell 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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