Evansville is 7-1 against Big Foot since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Evansville Blue Devils are on the road again to play the Big Foot Chiefs at 5:00 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Evansville was able to grind out a solid win over Fort Atkinson, taking the game 4-1. The victory was just what Evansville needed coming off of a 13-0 defeat in their prior game.
Meanwhile, Big Foot entered their tilt with Wisconsin Heights with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Vanguards 16-7.
Holly Kynell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over six innings pitched. Kynell has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than six innings every time she's pitched this season. Kynell was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Kate Hummel was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was Mylee Walter, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Evansville's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Big Foot, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-1.
Evansville skirted past Big Foot 5-4 in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Evansville since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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