With a playoff game on the line, Hobart rose to the challenge on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over the Portage Indians. The result was nothing new for Hobart, who have now won eight games by six runs or more so far this season.
Morgan Ellenberger looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Keirys Click was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Emili Knestrict was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
On Portage's side, Miley Prance made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Hobart is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 18-7 record this season. As for Portage, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-16.
Hobart is on the road again on Friday to play Lowell at 4:30 p.m. Lowell will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Hobart surely won't give up without a fight. Portage does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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