Softball Recap: Lancaster Flying Arrows vs. Platteville Hillmen
Lancaster came into Tuesday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They never let the Platteville Hillmen onto the board and left with a 4-0 victory on Tuesday. For Lancaster, this counts as revenge for the 5-4 defeat Platteville walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April.
Maddy Hill was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Hill has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Hill was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Hill wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Abi Mergen, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI. Another player making a difference was Amelia Johnsen, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
The win got Lancaster back to even at 10-10. As for Platteville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
Lancaster does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Platteville, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Potosi/Cassville at 5:00 p.m.
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