For the second straight game, Hillsdale will face off against Northwestern. The Falcons will welcome the Huskies at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, Hillsdale got the win against Northwestern by a conclusive 13-3. The Falcons have beaten the Huskies the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Huskies has come to flipping the script.
Keira Filius spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Kennedy Fickes was a standout: she scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jordyn Fickes, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three doubles, two RBI, and one run.
Hillsdale always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .513. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Northwestern only posted an OBP of .308.
Having lost for the first time this season, Northwestern fell to 4-1. As for Hillsdale, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Wednesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Hillsdale hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .337. However, it's not like Northwestern struggles in that department as they've averaged .358. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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