In what's become a running theme this season, Hillcrest gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 12-3 margin over the Olympus Titans. The victory was some much needed relief for Hillcrest as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Kyli Carrell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits. Carrell has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Carrell was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Brooklyn Ricci and Avilynn Godfrey did most of the damage at the plate: Ricci fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4, while Godfrey scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Ricci is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last three games she's played. Skylynn Salazar Bell was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
On Olympus' side, Adison Comer made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Eliza Johnson, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Hillcrest's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-4. As for Olympus, they dropped their record down to 3-7 with that defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Hillcrest has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Jordan at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hillcrest is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season. As for Olympus, they will head out on the road to face off against Highland at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Highland is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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