Hobart extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 10-13 in the process. They lost 12-2 to the Illiana Christian Vikings. The Brickies were not able to make up for their defeat to the Vikings from their previous meeting back in May of 2023.
Hobart saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hallie Pendelton, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI.
As for Illiana Christian, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 15-7. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won eight games by ten runs or more so far this season.
On Illiana Christian's side, Cayden Petersen was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off nine hits (and not a single walk). Petersen has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Illiana Christian let Emmy Jansma and Olivia Daliege run wild. Jansma fired off three runs, three doubles, and one triple while going 4-for-4, while Daliege went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Those three doubles gave Jansma a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Mya VanderWoude, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hobart will square off against Westville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Illiana Christian, they will take on Highland at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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