Softball Recap: Hillsboro Hiltoppers vs. Nokomis Redskins
Hillsboro was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Nokomis Redskins by a score of 3-2. That's two games in a row now that Hillsboro has lost by just one run.
Anika Camp spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in 12 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Peyton Chappelear was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases. Briley Kirby was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases.
On Nokomis' side, Reaghan Jonas made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Jonas was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run.
Hillsboro now has a losing record at 8-9. As for Nokomis, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Hillsboro will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Lincolnwood at 12:00 p.m. Lincolnwood is coming into the matchup with four straight losses on the road, meaning Hillsboro will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Nokomis, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Litchfield at 10:00 a.m. Litchfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
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