While Houston didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-21-1), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They blew past the Calhoun City Wildcats 13-3 on Tuesday. That's two games straight that the Hilltoppers have won by exactly ten runs.
KB Gregory was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That double was her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ainsley Davis, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Peysley Russell was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Houston always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Hilltoppers
| 02/24/26 vs Calhoun City | 13-3 |
| 02/23/26 vs Bruce | 19-9 |
| 02/20/26 vs South Pontotoc | 4-3 |
The win was the third in a row for Houston, bringing their record up to 5-2. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Calhoun City, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Looking ahead, Houston will venture away from home to challenge Caledonia at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Cavaliers' pitching crew has only allowed 0.7 runs per game this season, so the Hilltoppers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Calhoun City, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Water Valley at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Blue Devils have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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