Softball Preview: Herculaneum Black Cats vs. Hillsboro Hawks
Herculaneum is 0-6 against Hillsboro since September of 2015 but things could change on Tuesday. The Herculaneum Black Cats will be playing at home against the Hillsboro Hawks at 4:30 p.m.
Hillsboro is facing Herculaneum at the wrong time: Herculaneum suffered their first home loss of the season two weeks ago and they're likely out for redemption. They came up short against the Owls, falling 25-5. It was the first time this season that the Black Cats let down their fans at home.
Meanwhile, Hillsboro entered their tilt with Windsor on Monday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Owls a 10-0 shutout. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Hawks have posted against the Owls since September 26, 2016.
Ashley Hilton was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Allison Uphoff was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in hits. Sophie Errante was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Hillsboro kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least ten hits in five consecutive games.
Herculaneum's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-7. As for Hillsboro, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-8 record this season.
Herculaneum might still be hurting after the 15-0 defeat they got from Hillsboro in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Will Herculaneum have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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