Hawkins came tearing into Friday's game with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Carlisle Indians with a sharp 17-1 victory. Considering Hawkins has won nine matchups by more than nine runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Taetum Smith made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Smith was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last eight times she's played.
In other batting news, Alana Gipson was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. Lexi Williams was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
On Carlisle's side, they saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Joana Canchola, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Hawkins' win was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-2. They've been dominating during the contests in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 12.1 runs. As for Carlisle, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-9.
Hawkins will head out on the road to face off against Union Grove at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Carlisle, they will be playing at home against Union Hill at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Carlisle is facing Union Hill at the right time seeing as Union Hill is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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