Hector has been on the road for two straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Dover Pirates at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hector is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.8 runs per game this season.
Hector can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent contest on Friday. They put the hurt on Union Christian Academy with a sharp 17-2 victory. The win was just what Hector needed coming off of an 18-2 defeat in their prior match.
Bryleigh Darter looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (she also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Hector let Leah Profitt and Megan Goates loose on the outfield. Profitt went 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs, while Goates went 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Abbie Dodson was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Dover was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They fell just short of Pottsville by a score of 8-6.
Addisyn Anderson spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and five unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Lily Titsworth was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a home run and a double. Another player making a difference was Adelyn Ayers, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Hector's victory bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Dover, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-13.
Dover's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Hector has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .610. It's a different story for Dover, though, as they've only averaged .346. Will they be able to contain Hector's hitters?
Hector might still be hurting after the 13-0 loss they got from Dover in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Hector have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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