Astoria/VIT is 2-7 against Havana since April of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Astoria/VIT Rebels will look to defend their home field against the Havana Ducks at 4:30 p.m. Astoria/VIT is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
Astoria/VIT can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent contest on Saturday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Peoria Heights a 15-0 shutout. The win was just what Astoria/VIT needed coming off of an 11-1 loss in their prior matchup.
Hannah Horwedel was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Horwedel was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base.
In other batting news, Marissa Lawson was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. Shelby Heller was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, Havana was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of Brimfield.
Astoria/VIT's victory ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-4. As for Havana, their loss dropped their record down to 2-8.
Astoria/VIT suffered a grim 13-0 defeat to Havana in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Astoria/VIT have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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