Hopkins extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 4-5 in the process. They fell 15-10 to the Vicksburg Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Vikings of the 15-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Cami Hibma was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Lyla Reynolds also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
As for Vicksburg, they pushed their record up to 5-2 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.2 runs on average over those games.
On Vicksburg's side, Allison Truckey made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up five earned runs off ten hits. Truckey has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Vicksburg got a massive performance out of Kayla Chisholm, who went 4-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Makenzie Rooney was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
While Hopkins had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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