Hazel Green and Sparkman are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2019, but likely not for long. The Trojans are taking a road trip to square off against the Senators at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hazel Green is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Hazel Green can't be too worried about heading out to take on Sparkman: they just beat Madison County at home, who had been dominant on their own field up to that point. The Trojans came out on top against the Tigers by a score of 13-10 on Wednesday. The victory continues a trend for the Trojans in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won seven in a row.
Bella Jackson
| 04/29/26 @ Madison County | 5 |
| 03/23/26 @ Mae Jemison | 4 |
| 03/13/26 @ Columbia | 4 |
| 04/18/26 vs Florence | 3 |
| 04/17/26 @ Waterloo | 3 |
Hazel Green let Khloe Hunter and Bella Jackson run wild. Hunter went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Jackson got on base in three of her five plate appearances with five runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those five runs gave Jackson a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kendal Christian, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and two doubles.
Sparkman not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since March 7th (when they won 16-0). Everything went their way against Westminster Christian Academy as they made off with a 17-5 win.
Jourdyn Parker and Maggie VanDewynckel did most of the damage at the plate: Parker went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while VanDewynckel went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Chaia Betts was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Sparkman always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .622. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive games.
Hazel Green's record now sits at 25-13-1. As for Sparkman, their record is now 20-16.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hazel Green has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .461. However, it's not like Sparkman struggles in that department as they've averaged .442. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hazel Green came up short against Sparkman in their previous meeting back in March, falling 13-8. Can the Trojans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
