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| 04/09/25 - Home | 17-0 W |
| 04/30/24 - Home | 10-5 W |
| 04/12/24 - Away | 23-6 W |
| 04/26/23 - Home | 22-9 W |
| 04/26/23 - Home | 17-1 W |
| + 5 more games |
Chapel Hill is 9-1 against Hillside since March of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Tigers will face off against the Hornets at 6:00 p.m. Chapel Hill is coming into the match on a four-game losing streak.
Northern Durham hit Chapel Hill with a five-run first inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Tigers fell just short of the Knights by a score of 11-10. Even though they lost, the Tigers' still made a splash at the plate and bumped their average scoring up to 6.1 runs per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).
Abby Klemm made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexandra (Kes) Duncan, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Meanwhile, Hillside fell victim to East Chapel Hill and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 18-0 to the Wildcats. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, the Hornets' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Chapel Hill's loss dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Hillside, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-8 record this season.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Chapel Hill has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .439. However, it's not like Hillside struggles in that department as they've averaged .558. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Chapel Hill took their win against Hillside in their previous meeting on April 9th by a conclusive 17-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Tigers since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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