The Hamilton Heights Huskies are on the road again on Tuesday to play the Guerin Catholic Golden Eagles at 5:30 p.m. Hamilton Heights knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past five matchups -- so hopefully Guerin Catholic likes a good challenge.
Hamilton Heights is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Tuesday, just like they did against West Lafayette (and have done all season long). Hamilton Heights was the clear victor by a 15-3 margin over West Lafayette on Saturday. Hamilton Heights' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Lily Roush made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Roush was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hannah Dent, who scored two runs while going 4-for-5. Kassidy Schakel was another key contributor, going 2-for-5 with three RBI.
Meanwhile, Guerin Catholic was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 17-3 to Zionsville.
Anna Mauch made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Madi Cain, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Hamilton Heights is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season. As for Guerin Catholic, their loss dropped their record down to 1-11.
Guerin Catholic's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Hamilton Heights hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .330. It's a different story for Guerin Catholic, though, as they've only averaged .253. Will they be able to contain Hamilton Heights' hitters?
Hamilton Heights took their win against Guerin Catholic in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 12-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hamilton Heights 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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