The Science Hill Hilltoppers will be playing at home against the Elizabethton Fighting Cyclones at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Monday, Science Hill got the win against Sullivan East by a conclusive 15-4.
Meanwhile, while Elizabethton put up plenty of runs on Thursday, the same can't be said for Johnson County. Elizabethton was the clear victor by a 15-0 margin over Johnson County.
Lela Byrd made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Byrd was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Jozey Reece and Mollie Johnson did most of the damage at the plate: Reece went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run, while Johnson scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Mckenna Blackwell, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI.
Science Hill is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. As for Elizabethton, their victory bumped their record up to 16-6.
Science Hill might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Elizabethton in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Science Hill have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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