Tigers
| 05/29/26 @ Twin Springs | 6 |
| 05/20/26 @ Chilhowie | 13 |
| 05/19/26 vs Rural Retreat | 8 |
| 05/15/26 @ Chilhowie | 9 |
| 05/12/26 vs Northwood | 10 |
| + 16 more games |
The Honaker Tigers will square off against the Rye Cove Eagles at 1:00 p.m. on Monday. Honaker is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Honaker is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They walked away with a 6-2 win over Twin Springs. The victory was familiar territory for the Tigers, who have now won three games in a row.
Gracie Shelton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits.
At the plate, Aliyah Hilton was excellent, getting on base in two of her five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Sophie Campbell was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Honaker kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in eight consecutive matchups.
Rye Cove came out on top against Grundy on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run second inning. The Eagles took their contest against the Wave Man 6-3. The win continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Wave Man: they've now won six in a row.
The team relied heavily on Madison Early, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Gracen Chavez, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Honaker's victory bumped their record up to 14-7. As for Rye Cove, their win bumped their record up to an identical 14-7.
Monday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Honaker hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .323. However, it's not like Rye Cove struggles in that department as they've averaged .317. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
