While New Hope's win against Kate Duncan Smith DAR wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Indians sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 victory over the Patriots on Tuesday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 14-4 back in March.
Ella Baswell
| 04/08/25 @ Kate Duncan Smith DAR | 6 |
| 04/07/25 vs North Jackson | 5 |
| 04/05/25 vs East Lawrence | 1 |
| 04/04/25 vs Walker Valley | 1 |
| 04/04/25 vs Danville | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
Ella Baswell was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted over her last nine games. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Haley Garrison was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
New Hope is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 15-20-1 record this season. As for Kate Duncan Smith DAR, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 14-16.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. New Hope will challenge Madison County at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Kate Duncan Smith DAR, they will square off against Randolph School at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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