The Hilbert Wolves will challenge the Assumption Royals at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Neither Hilbert nor Assumption posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
On Thursday, Hilbert came up short against Wild Rose and fell 7-2.
Meanwhile, Assumption came tearing into Monday's contest with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.9 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 2-1 W against the Bluejays. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Royals have posted since April 14, 2025.
Ari Cavanaugh spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Assumption's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Kiley Carroll, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
Hilbert's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-8. As for Assumption, their victory bumped their record up to 10-6.
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