The Hudson Explorers will head out to square off against the Twinsburg Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hudson will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
Hudson took a 17-run defeat the last time they faced off against North Royalton, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Explorers narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Bears 8-6. While the Explorers didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Claire Eland
| 04/08/26 @ North Royalton | 2 |
| 04/06/26 vs Nordonia | 0 |
| 04/02/26 vs Firestone | 1 |
| 03/27/26 @ Wadsworth | 1 |
| 03/26/26 @ Nordonia | 2 |
| 03/25/26 @ Streetsboro | 1 |
Claire Eland spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Hudson let Shawna Baylor and Bailey Deutsch run wild. Baylor went 3-for-4 with one home run and three runs, while Deutsch went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Madison Rosko, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Hudson kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits every time they've taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Twinsburg might've scored the first runs on Wednesday, but it was Brecksville-Broadview Heights who claimed the real prize. The Tigers fell just short of the Bees by a score of 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Tigers have suffered since May 13, 2025.
Hudson's record is now 5-1. As for Twinsburg, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Hudson might still be hurting after the 18-12 defeat they got from Twinsburg when the teams last played back in May of 2025. Can the Explorers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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