04/14/25 vs Griggsville-Perry | 14-3 |
04/08/25 @ Seymour | 4-2 |
04/07/25 @ North Greene | 11-0 |
04/03/25 vs Greenfield/Northwestern | 17-14 |
Pleasant Hill entered their tilt with Griggsville-Perry on Monday with three consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with four. They were the clear victors by a 14-3 margin over the Tornadoes. Considering the Wolves have won three contests by more than ten runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Ava Wombles made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Pleasant Hill let Kate Hubbard and Makenna Winchell run wild. Hubbard scored a run while going 2-for-2, while Winchell scored two runs while going 2-for-4. What's more, Winchell posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Ada Little was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Pleasant Hill's win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 12.8 runs this season. As for Griggsville-Perry, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Looking ahead, Pleasant Hill is taking a road trip to face off against Carrollton at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hawks will roll in looking for their 16th straight win, something the Wolves surely won't give up without a fight. As for Griggsville-Perry, they will take on Greenfield/Northwestern at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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