Hopewell-Loudon is preparing for their first conference matchup of the season on Wednesday. They will venture away from home to square off against the Gibsonburg Golden Bears at 5:00 p.m. Hopewell-Loudon is coming into the match hot, having won their last five games dating back to last season.
On Monday, Hopewell-Loudon made easy work of St. Paul and carried off a 9-3 victory. Fans of the Chieftains have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 6+ runs.
Kacie Flechtner was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and one double. Another player making a difference was AnneMarie Berg, who scored three runs while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Gibsonburg posted their closest win since May 1, 2024 on Monday. They had just enough and edged out Calvert 4-3. The victory continues a trend for the Golden Bears in their matchups with the Senecas: they've now won nine in a row.
Ava Amor spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ansley Fleming, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. That RBI marked the first that she brought in this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Cheyenne Reese, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
Gibsonburg's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Hopewell-Loudon, their record is now 3-0.
Gibsonburg's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Hopewell-Loudon hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .330. It's a different story for Gibsonburg, though, as they've only averaged .225. Will they be able to contain Hopewell-Loudon's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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