Westmont Hilltop hadn't done well against Richland recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Hilltoppers' pitchers stepped up to hand the Rams a 9-0 shutout. Winning may never get old, but the Hilltoppers sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
The team relied heavily on Abby Rozich, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That home run was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kelsie Muto, who went 3-for-5 with three RBI and two runs.
Hilltoppers
| 04/22/25 @ Richland | 9-0 |
| 04/17/25 @ Bellwood-Antis | 11-1 |
| 04/14/25 @ Penn Cambria | 16-6 |
| 04/01/25 @ Greater Johnstown | 22-2 |
| 03/25/25 @ Somerset | 18-8 |
Westmont Hilltop's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-1. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.4 runs on average over those games. As for Richland, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Westmont Hilltop will welcome Forest Hills at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Rangers will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Hilltoppers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Richland, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bishop Guilfoyle at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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