Morris is 2-8 against Ottawa since May of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Redskins will take on the Pirates at 4:30 p.m. Morris is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
Morris will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Saturday, then bounced right back against Princeton on Monday. The Redskins sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-8 victory over the Tigers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Redskins have posted since March 22nd.
Mylie Hughes was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. That double was her first of the season.
Halie Olson
| 04/14/25 @ Princeton | 3 |
| 04/09/25 vs Sandwich | 2 |
| 05/08/24 @ Rochelle | 2 |
| 04/05/25 @ Coal City | 1 |
| 05/06/24 vs Ottawa | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Halie Olson, who went 4-for-5 with three doubles, two runs, and one RBI. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Tessa Shannon, who went 2-for-4 with one home run.
Morris kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Ottawa waltzed into their contest on Monday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They walked away with a 5-2 victory over the Knights. Five seems to be a good number for the Pirates as the squad scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Morris' record is now 9-3. As for Ottawa, their record now sits at 8-2.
Morris couldn't quite finish off Ottawa in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 and fell 5-3. Can the Redskins avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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