The Hillsdale Falcons will be taking part in a tournament against the Crestview Rebels at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Hillsdale is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. Everything went their way against Cardinal as they made off with a 14-7 win. Considering the Falcons have won 14 contests by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Kennedy Fickes made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, she posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Hillsdale got a massive performance out of Jordyn Fickes, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Laci Huber, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
Hillsdale kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 15-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Mineral Ridge typically has all the answers at home, but on Monday Crestview proved too difficult a challenge. They came out on top against the Rams by a score of 10-5.
Emma Snyder spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits.
At the plate, Alivia Shetler was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Makayla Mckee, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
Hillsdale is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-7 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.6 runs over those games. As for Crestview, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 14-10.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hillsdale has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .433. However, it's not like Crestview struggles in that department as they've averaged .437. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
