Softball Game Preview: Skyline Grizzlies vs. Hillcrest Knights
By Team Reports
Apr 22, 2025, 12:10am
Softball Preview: Skyline Grizzlies vs. Hillcrest Knights
Skyline is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Hillcrest is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Grizzlies will host the Knights at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Skyline is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Six must be Skyline's lucky number: they beat Century with that score not once but twice on Saturday. The Grizzlies beat the Diamondbacks by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 6-3. The victory continues a trend for the Grizzlies in their matchups with the Diamondbacks: they've now won four in a row.
Caydence Holden spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Maggie Young, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two doubles and one run. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in April of 2024. Kamree Christensen was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Hillcrest got themselves on the board against Century on Monday, but Century never followed suit. They blew past the Diamondbacks 13-0. Considering the Knights have won seven matches by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Skyline's win bumped their record up to 11-5-1. As for Hillcrest, their victory bumped their record up to 10-7.
Skyline came up short against Hillcrest in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, falling 10-5. Will the Grizzlies have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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