McAdory extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-2. They fell 7-3 to the Hillcrest Patriots. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last seven times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
As for Hillcrest, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average this season.
For Hillcrest's part, Ella Farley made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just two earned runs off eight hits. Farley has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two RBI. Those RBI were her first of the season.
In other pitching news, Sadie Frederick looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
Back at the plate, D Farmer was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Jamie Hughley, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run.
Coming up, McAdory will take on Hoover at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hillcrest, they will square off against Bibb County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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