Toll Gate came into Friday's game having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Mt. Hope Huskies on Friday and snuck past 3-1. Toll Gate's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
D Wilson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up 17 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Toll Gate saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was A O?Connor, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Mt. Hope's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Elsa White gave up just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits.
Toll Gate made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-4. As for Mt. Hope, they dropped their record down to 0-5 with that loss, which was their fourth straight at home.
Toll Gate will take on Woonsocket at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mt. Hope, they will head out on the road to take on Barrington at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Mt. Hope is facing Barrington at the right time seeing as Barrington is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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