Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Southwestern). They were the clear victors by a 20-4 margin over the Hillsboro Hiltoppers on Friday. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Vivian Zurheide
| 04/11/25 @ Hillsboro | 5 |
| 04/08/25 vs North Greene | 3 |
| 03/18/25 @ Greenfield/Northwestern | 3 |
| 04/30/24 @ Pana | 3 |
| 03/23/24 vs Granite City | 3 |
Southwestern got a massive performance out of Vivian Zurheide, who went 2-for-4 with five RBI and two runs. Those five RBI gave Zurheide a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Josie Hagen, who scored a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Southwestern was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .412. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The victory got Southwestern back to even at 3-3-1. As for Hillsboro, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Southwestern will be playing at home against Alton at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Piasa Birds are facing the Redbirds at the right time seeing as the Redbirds are stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Hillsboro, they will head out to take on Effingham at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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