Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Effingham). Everything went their way against the Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City Eagles on Thursday as they made off with a 19-2 win. That's more bragging rights for the Hearts, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Aubrey Poe was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI. She also got a hit, marking her first of the season.
In other batting news, Effingham got a massive performance out of Keagyn Koenig, who fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 3-for-4. That's the most RBI Koenig has posted since back in May of 2025. Another player making a difference was Gieah Schlanser, who fired off two home runs and three runs while going 3-for-4.
Effingham always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .697. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City only posted an OBP of .333.
Hearts
| 03/26/26 @ Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City | 19-2 |
| 03/25/26 @ Salem | 10-9 |
| 03/24/26 vs Vandalia | 17-0 |
The victory (which was Effingham's third in a row) raised their record to 3-2. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.3 runs over those games. As for Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Coming up, Effingham will take on Westville in a tournament on Saturday. As for Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, they will head out on the road to take on Dieterich at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Movin Maroons have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season.
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