Softball Recap: Hilton Beats Gates Chili for Their Fifth Straight Victory

Cadets

Previous 5 Games

05/22/25 vs Gates Chili	6-5
05/17/25 @ Eastridge	7-5
05/15/25 vs Greece Odyssey	8-6
05/14/25 vs Irondequoit	18-5
05/12/25 @ Brighton	7-5

Hilton extended their winning streak to five on Thursday, bumping their season record up to 12-8 in the process. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 6-5 W against the Gates Chili Spartans. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Cadets also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2024.

As for Gates Chili, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games.

For Gates Chili's part, Abbie Graupman put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Graupman has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting three hits from her three at bats.

In other batting news, Mackenzie Brown made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two doubles, one stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Hannah Brown, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.

Hilton will have a chance to go back-to-back against Gates Chili: the pair will be back at it again later today.