Hauser has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on the Rising Sun Shiners at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Hauser is headed into the game fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They put the hurt on Trinity Lutheran with a sharp 17-4 victory on Tuesday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Hauser with their most commanding win of the season.
Paige Mcdaniel made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Mcdaniel has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Mcdaniel was even better at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with five RBI, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Isabelle Brunner, who scored four runs while going 3-for-4. Maley Jordan was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Rising Sun waltzed into their match on Monday with ten straight wins... but they left with 11. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Twisters a 15-0 shutout.
Lexi Morris was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with three doubles, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Nora Powell, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Hauser pushed their record up to 13-4 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Rising Sun, their victory bumped their record up to 15-1.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hauser has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .431. However, it's not like Rising Sun struggles in that department as they've averaged .466. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hauser beat Rising Sun 5-1 in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hauser since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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