Hamilton is 2-8 against Poland since May of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Emerald Knights are taking a road trip to square off against the Tornadoes at 4:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Monday, Hamilton got the win against Waterville by a conclusive 20-2. The Emerald Knights haven't had any issues with the Indians recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
Ellie Freeth made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Freeth was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one triple.
In other batting news, Polly Hansen-Rodriguez was a standout: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in May of 2024. Chloe LaFrance was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Hamilton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in six consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Poland earned a 12-7 victory over West Canada Valley on Monday.
Hamilton's record now sits at 2-0. As for Poland, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Hamilton couldn't quite get it done against Poland when the teams last played back in May of 2024 as they fell 20-16. Can the Emerald Knights avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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