Houston made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Pine Grove, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Houston Hilltoppers put the hurt on the Pine Grove Panthers with a sharp 13-4 win on Saturday. The Hilltoppers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by nine runs or more this season.
KB Gregory looked comfortable as she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. What's more, she posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March of 2024.
At the plate, Houston got a big performance out of Cydnee Webb, who scored a run while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Mylee Kirby, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
Houston kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pine Grove only managed two hits.
Houston has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. Pine Grove has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Houston will face off against Eupora at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Eupora comes in on eight and Houston on three. As for Pine Grove, they will challenge Wheeler at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Pine Grove is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
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