Markesan hit Montello with a five-run first inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Hilltoppers came up short against the Hornets, falling 15-8. The Hilltoppers haven't had much luck with the Hornets recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Rylan Harder was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Abigail Pierce, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Montello's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Markesan, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Montello is packing up and heading out for their first away game of the season: they will take on Fall River at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Markesan, they will challenge Green Lake/Princeton at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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