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| 03/24/25 - Away | 13-6 W |
| 03/18/24 - Home | 1-21 L |
| 04/08/22 - Away | 0-16 L |
| 03/30/21 - Away | 0-16 L |
| 03/26/19 - Away | 8-10 L |
| + 3 more games |
Hurley had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They put the hurt on the Sparta Trojans with a sharp 13-6 win on Monday. This was payback for the Tigers, who suffered a 21-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Addy Maxwell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off nine hits. Maxwell was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Jaema Schimmels was a standout: she went 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Dacia Grubbs was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5.
Hurley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 22 hits. They got nine more hits than Sparta's also-impressive total of 13.
Sparta's defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Hurley Tigers face off against Early Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Sparta, they will welcome Clever at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The game will give Sparta their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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