The Ithaca Yellowjackets will play host again on Wednesday to welcome the Hemlock Huskies, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Ithaca will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
Ithaca is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Wednesday, just like they did against Valley Lutheran (and have done all season long). Everything went Ithaca's way against Valley Lutheran on Wednesday as Ithaca made off with a 22-4 win.
Maeli Akin was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. Akin has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Akin was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emmalee Shankel, who scored four runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kennedi Ryan, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Hemlock sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 victory over Michigan Lutheran Seminary on Monday. The win made it back-to-back victories for Hemlock.
Ithaca's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-4. As for Hemlock, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
Ithaca suffered a grim 13-3 defeat to Hemlock when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Will Ithaca have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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