Vandercook Lake had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 1-8 to make it eight. They came up short against the Hanover-Horton Comets, falling 16-0. The Jayhawks were not able to make up for their defeat to the Comets from their previous meeting back in April of 2023.
As for Hanover-Horton, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-2. Considering they have won nine contests by more than seven runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Hanover-Horton's part, Alexyn DuBois was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). DuBois has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single earned run any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Halle Swihart was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. Ava Smith was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles.
Looking ahead, Vandercook Lake will look to defend their home field on Friday against Michigan Center at 4:00 p.m. As for Hanover-Horton, they will venture away from home to take on Madison at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Comets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Trojans have averaged an impressive 8.1 runs per game this season.
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