Lancaster came into Tuesday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They never let the Platteville Hillmen onto the board and left with a 4-0 victory on Tuesday. For Lancaster, this counts as revenge for the 5-4 defeat Platteville walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April.
Maddy Hill was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Hill has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Hill was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Hill wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Abi Mergen, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI. Another player making a difference was Amelia Johnsen, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
The win got Lancaster back to even at 10-10. As for Platteville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
Lancaster does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Platteville, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Potosi/Cassville at 5:00 p.m.
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