Xavier extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 7-10 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Fox Valley Lutheran Foxes. The Hawks were not able to make up for their loss to the Foxes from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
Xavier saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addison Hervey, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
As for Fox Valley Lutheran, the win keeps they at an undefeated 24-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.1 runs on average this season.
On Fox Valley Lutheran's side, Madison Babcock spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on two hits and racked up ten Ks. Babcock has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Nora Probst, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run. Another player making a difference was Brianna Dahlke, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
As of now, neither Xavier nor Fox Valley Lutheran have any future games scheduled.
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