Hilltop scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. Everything went their way against the North Central Eagles as the Hilltop Cadets made off with a 9-2 win. With that victory, Hilltop brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Kelsy Connolly was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and only one walk). Connolly has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Connolly was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Giada Rising, who scored a run while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Shealyn Brown, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5.
The win got Hilltop back to even at 2-2. As for North Central, their loss was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-3.
Hilltop will take on Liberty Center at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Hilltop is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season. As for North Central, they will head out on the road to take on Montpelier at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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