Mauldin had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 2-8 to make it four. They came up short against the Hillcrest Rams, falling 15-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mavericks of the 12-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
Katelyn Cilli made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Ashley Weninger also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
As for Hillcrest, they now have a winning record of 8-7. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Hillcrest's side, Riley Ramsey was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those three hits gave Ramsey a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Skyla Benton, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Mauldin will face off against Riverside at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Mavericks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Hillcrest, they will venture away from home to take on Greenville at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Red Raiders will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Rams surely won't give up without a fight.
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