05/10/25 @ Monroeville | 20 |
05/09/25 @ Strasburg-Franklin | 2 |
05/08/25 vs Waynedale | 12 |
05/07/25 @ Norwayne | 8 |
04/30/25 @ Dalton | 4 |
+ 16 more games |
Hillsdale is 9-1 against Waynedale since May of 2016 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Falcons will venture away from home to take on the Golden Bears at 5:00 p.m. Hillsdale is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season.
Hillsdale will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Friday, then bounced right back against Monroeville on Saturday. The Falcons were the clear victors by a 20-1 margin over the Eagles. Considering the Falcons have won 12 contests by more than six runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
The team relied heavily on Jordyn Fickes, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with six RBI, two stolen bases, and three doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylor Schmitz, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Hillsdale was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .559. They are a perfect 11-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Waynedale unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Thursday. They lost 12-0 to Hillsdale. Considering the last time the Golden Bears couldn't score was back in April, the team can't take the result too hard.
Waynedale now has a losing record of 10-11. As for Hillsdale, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 15-6.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hillsdale has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .441. However, it's not like Waynedale struggles in that department as they've averaged .443. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hillsdale took their victory against Waynedale when the teams last played on Thursday by a conclusive 12-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Falcons since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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