The Beech Grove Hornets will venture away from home to challenge the Triton Central Tigers at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Beech Grove is coming into the game on a five-game losing streak.
Beech Grove's tournament run continued when they took on Martinsville on Saturday. The Hornets fell 9-6 to the Artesians.
Addison Corn was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off two home runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jalyn Jordan, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Triton Central posted their closest win since May 23, 2025 on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 victory over Tri-West Hendricks.
Hailey Cooper spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on eight hits.
At the plate, Ashlyn Hittle was excellent, going 1-for-4 with one home run. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Elly May also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Triton Central's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Beech Grove, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
Beech Grove's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's matchup. The Hornets have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Triton Central, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Beech Grove continue to outrun the ball?
Beech Grove suffered a grim 9-1 defeat to Triton Central when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Can the Hornets avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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