There's no place like home for Williamston, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They were the clear victors by a 16-0 margin over the Eastern Quakers on Monday. The result was nothing new for the Hornets, who have now won five contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Thea Fortin made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season.
In other batting news, Sidney Fortin was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. Jaiden Griffith was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs.
Hornets
| 04/21/25 vs Eastern | 63.3% |
| 04/19/25 @ Dansville | 22.2% |
| 04/19/25 @ Breckenridge | 36.4% |
| 04/16/25 @ Fowlerville | 55.3% |
| 04/16/25 @ Fowlerville | 42.9% |
| + 13 more games |
Williamston always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .633. The last time their OBP was this high was back in May of 2024.
Williamston is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 6-4 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Eastern, their defeat was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, Williamston will be playing in front of their home fans against DeWitt at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hornets are facing the Panthers at the right time seeing as the Panthers are stuck on a five-game losing streak. Eastern will be paying especially close attention to Williamston's game: after Williamston faces off against DeWitt, they'll take on Eastern again at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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