Dana Hall will challenge the Tilton School Rams at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Dana Hall gave up the first runs last Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They put the hurt on Lexington Christian Academy with a sharp 17-6 win.
Ace Murphy made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Murphy was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Samantha Kingsley was a standout: she scored three runs and stole five bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Erin Kennedy, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Tilton School had to kick off their season on the road last Wednesday, but they showed no ill effects. They walked away with a 9-5 victory over Phillips Exeter Academy.
Gailine Paquin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 11 Ks.
On the hitting side, Tilton School got a massive performance out of Alexa Gillis, who went 3-for-4 with three doubles, two runs, and one RBI. Zoe Twarog was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Tilton School always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .528. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Phillips Exeter Academy only posted an OBP of .364.
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