Hiram's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They walked away with a 10-7 win over the Woodland Wildcats. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Hornets as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Sophie Epperson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and one unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Isabella Lonergan was incredible, going 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Arizona Jones, who went 4-for-5 with an RBI.
Hiram was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .410. The last time their batting average was this high was back in October of 2023.
Hiram's win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-12. As for Woodland, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hiram will challenge Cartersville at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Cartersville is coming into the match with seven straight defeats at home, meaning Hiram will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Woodland, they will head out on the road to challenge Southeast Whitfield County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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