Softball Recap: Hoggard Vikings vs. New Hanover Wildcats
Hoggard can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent game on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the New Hanover Wildcats a 20-0 shutout. The win was some much needed relief for Hoggard as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Macey Ciamillo made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Ciamillo has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ciamillo was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Isabelle Roberts was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Gracie Mabrey was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Hoggard's victory bumped their record up to 7-3. As for New Hanover, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-10.
Hoggard will take on Midway at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Hoggard's pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so Midway's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for New Hanover, they will head out on the road to face off against South Brunswick at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. South Brunswick is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
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