After only two runs in their last game, Hopewell made sure to put some runs up on the board against Harding University on Tuesday. The Hopewell Titans were the clear victor by a 17-0 margin over the Harding University Rams. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Titans' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Emma Hubert made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). What's more, she gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest she's had since back in March of 2024. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. That stolen base marked the first that she snagged this season.
Addison Pless
| 03/11/25 vs Harding University | 3 |
| 04/30/24 @ Mallard Creek | 2 |
| 03/14/24 @ Chambers | 2 |
| 03/06/25 vs Lake Norman Charter | 1 |
| 02/27/25 @ Berry | 1 |
In other batting news, Hopewell let Ellie Wicks and Addison Pless run wild. Wicks scored two runs while going 2-for-2, while Pless went 1-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. The dominant performance gave Pless a new career-high in RBI. Another player making a difference was Alexis McLaughlin, who scored three runs while going 1-for-2.
Hopewell always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .708. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The victory got Hopewell back to even at 2-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hopewell will venture away from home to challenge Mallard Creek at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Harding University, they will head out to take on North Mecklenburg at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Harding University is coming into the match on a 17-game losing streak dating back to last season.
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