New Palestine strolled into their game on Thursday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Avon Orioles. That's two games straight that the Dragons have won by exactly ten runs.
Sadey Hughbanks spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single earned run any time she's pitched this season.
Katie Hirschy
| 04/10/25 vs Avon | 4 |
| 06/03/24 vs Center Grove | 3 |
| 04/23/24 vs New Castle | 3 |
| 04/22/24 @ Noblesville | 3 |
| 04/16/24 @ Yorktown | 3 |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Katie Hirschy, who scored two runs while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Saydie Miller, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
New Palestine always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .515. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Avon only posted an OBP of .143.
New Palestine's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Avon, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Coming up, New Palestine will take on Plainfield at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Dragons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Quakers have averaged an impressive 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Avon, they will face off against Penn at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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