Softball Recap: Stryker Panthers vs. Hilltop Cadets
Sadly, Stryker is still looking for their first win of the season after four matches. They suffered a rough 18-2 defeat at the hands of the Hilltop Cadets on Friday. One positive for Stryker, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Emma Fulk made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole four bases while going 2-for-2.
On Hilltop's side, Giada Rising made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and not a single walk). Rising has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Rising was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Brooklyn Kuszmaul was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. Eleana VanArsdalen was another key contributor, scoring four runs while going 4-for-4.
Stryker's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Hilltop, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Stryker is on the road again on Tuesday to play Montpelier at 5:00 p.m. Montpelier's pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so Stryker's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Hilltop, they will head out on the road to square off against Delta at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Hilltop is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
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