Hobart is 2-8 against Lowell since May of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Hobart Brickies are on the road again to play the Lowell Red Devils at 5:00 p.m. Hobart is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Hobart is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. Everything went their way against Portage as Hobart made off with an 8-2 victory. The result was nothing new for Hobart, who have now won eight contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Morgan Ellenberger looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Keirys Click was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Emili Knestrict, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Lowell entered their tilt with Crown Point with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. They had just enough and edged the Bulldogs out 4-3.
Kaylee Meeks spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Chole Cora, who went 2-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
Hobart is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 18-7 record this season. As for Lowell, their record now sits at 12-13.
Hobart's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's match. Hobart has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Lowell, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Hobart continue to outrun the ball?
Hobart might still be hurting after the 11-0 loss they got from Lowell when the teams last played on May 8th. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Lowell's Olivia Fuentes, who didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Now that Hobart knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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