Hillsboro lost against Carlinville back in April of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Hillsboro Hiltoppers fell just short of the Carlinville Cavaliers by a score of 2-1. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Hillsboro in their matchups with Carlinville: they've now lost five in a row.
Anika Camp spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Briley Kirby made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
On Carlinville's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Hallie Gibson gave up only one earned run on four hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, Addison Ruyle was excellent, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
Hillsboro's defeat dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Carlinville, the victory (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 13-2.
Hillsboro will be playing at home against Nokomis at 10:00 a.m. in their first game on Saturday. Nokomis is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season. As for Carlinville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Rochester at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Carlinville is on a six-game streak of home wins, Rochester a five-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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