The Leipsic Vikings will take on the Cory-Rawson Fighting Hornets at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Leipsic came up short against Arcadia on Wednesday, falling 12-3. The Vikings have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Alexys Hermiller
| 04/09/25 vs Arcadia | 5 |
| 04/07/25 @ Riverdale | 6 |
| 04/01/25 vs Ottawa-Glandorf | 11 |
| 03/27/25 vs Miller City | 7 |
Alexys Hermiller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and 11 unearned) runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Leipsic saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Peyton Schroeder, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Jadyn Cupp also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, Cory-Rawson fell victim to Ada and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 12-0 to the Bulldogs. The Fighting Hornets' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Cory-Rawson's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Leipsic, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-3.
Cory-Rawson's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Leipsic has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.8 hits per game. It's a different story for Cory-Rawson, though, as they've been averaging 9.5 hits. Given Leipsic's sizable advantage in that area, the Fighting Hornets will need to find a way to close that gap.
Leipsic took their win against Cory-Rawson when the teams last played back in April of 2022 by a conclusive 13-0 score. Do the Vikings have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Fighting Hornets turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
