The Somersworth Toppers will face off against the Hillsboro-Deering Hillcats at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with six consecutive losses for Somersworth and four for Hillsboro-Deering.
Somersworth fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Trinity on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Pioneers by a score of 8-6.
Kylie Pettengill was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over eight innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off 11 hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs.
In other batting news, Aby Lambert made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. She also put up an RBI, which was her first of the season. Danna Dyer was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Hillsboro-Deering's offense. They lost 18-0 to St. Thomas Aquinas on Friday. The game marked the first time this year in which the Hillcats were not able to get on the board.
Somersworth's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Hillsboro-Deering, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.
Somersworth might still be hurting after the 10-1 loss they got from Hillsboro-Deering in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can the Toppers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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