After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Maroa-Forsyth, New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over the Jacksonville Crimsons. This was payback for the Vipers, who suffered a 12-2 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Addison Hopkins made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
| 04/21/25 vs Jacksonville | 2 |
| 04/17/25 vs Maroa-Forsyth | 1 |
| 04/09/25 vs Pawnee | 1 |
| 03/19/25 vs Litchfield | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Skyler Green, who went 3-for-4 with two doubles and one run. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Avery Blackorby was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-12. As for Jacksonville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7-1 record this season.
New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly has already played their next match (against PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Jacksonville, they have also already played their next contest, a 15-10 loss against Normal University on the 22nd.
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