Hamilton proved they can win big on Thursday (they won by 12) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over the McGraw Eagles. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Emerald Knights have posted since May 18, 2024.
Ellie Freeth
| 05/12/25 @ McGraw | 13 |
| 05/08/25 @ Poland | 12 |
| 05/02/25 vs West Canada Valley | 9 |
| 05/01/25 @ Sauquoit Valley | 6 |
| 04/30/25 vs Cooperstown | 7 |
| + 6 more games |
Ellie Freeth spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Hamilton's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Rhiannon Murray, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base. That's the most hits Murray has posted since back in May of 2024.
The victory was the third in a row for Hamilton, bringing their record up to 9-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.3 runs on average over those games. As for McGraw, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hamilton will square off against Sauquoit Valley at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for McGraw, they will face off against Brookfield Central at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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