Hiawatha hasn't had much luck against Sabetha recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Red Hawks will be playing at home against the Bluejays at 4:30 p.m. Hiawatha has given up an average of 8.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hiawatha couldn't beat Silver Lake on Monday even though they stacked four runs on them in the third inning. The Red Hawks lost 26-7 to the Eagles. The Red Hawks have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Claire Twombly was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Sabetha). Everything went their way against Rossville on Thursday as they made off with a 20-10 victory. The win was some much needed relief for the Bluejays as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Chloe Detweiler was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Halley Mitchell was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Kiera Keim was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Sabetha kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. They are 5-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Sabetha's victory bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Hiawatha, their loss dropped their record down to 5-5.
Sabetha's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Hiawatha has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.7 hits per game. It's a different story for Sabetha, though, as they've been averaging 10.7 hits. Given Hiawatha's sizable advantage in that area, the Bluejays will need to find a way to close that gap.
Hiawatha couldn't quite get it done against Sabetha in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 as they fell 7-4. Will the Red Hawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
