Softball Recap: Hillsboro Indians vs. Jackson Ironman/Ironladies
Hillsboro came tearing into Monday's match with nine straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.2 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Jackson Ironman/Ironladies by a score of 7-3. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Hillsboro also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Camryn Spruell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on two hits and racked up 19 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Chloe Roberts was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Halle Reveal, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Jackson's side, Lillie Eberts and KJ Worsham stepped up to the plate in a big way. Eberts went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI, while Worsham went 2-for-2 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI. Ella Armstrong was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Hillsboro's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-1. As for Jackson, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-2.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Hillsboro beat Jackson by a score of 8-2.
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