East Central lost a heartbreaker the last time they played South Dearborn, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Thursday's game. The Trojans put the hurt on the Knights with a sharp 30-1 victory on Thursday. Winning may never get old, but the Trojans sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Paige Hotze made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season.
Taylor Sommer
| 04/17/25 vs South Dearborn | 3 |
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In other batting news, East Central got a massive performance out of Taylor Sommer, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those three runs gave Sommer a new career-high. Delaney Donawerth also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
East Central lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. They are 4-1 when they post two or more home runs.
East Central's record now sits at 5-3. As for South Dearborn, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Looking ahead, East Central is taking a road trip to challenge New Palestine at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for South Dearborn, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Connersville at 11:00 a.m. The Spartans will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Knights surely won't give up without a fight.
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