Hillsdale has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on the Dalton Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
On Saturday, Hillsdale fell victim to a tough 24-5 loss at the hands of Riverside. The loss was Hillsdale's first of the season.
Meanwhile, Dalton scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 16-3 margin over Columbia. The final score was a far cry from the score of their previous head-to-head, which saw the teams combine for four runs.
Mei Simmons made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Simmons was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lily Teague, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Sydney Geiser, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Hillsdale's defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-1. As for Dalton, their win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1.
Everything went Hillsdale's way against Dalton in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 as Hillsdale made off with a 12-2 victory. Does Hillsdale have another victory up their sleeve, or will Dalton turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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