Hillside had to endure a 24-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They skirted past the Southeast Raleigh Bulldogs 18-17. Hillside's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Southeast Raleigh's part, they got a massive performance out of Mishael Armstrong, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Aileen Roorda, who scored two runs while going 1-for-5.
Hillside made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-7. As for Southeast Raleigh, they dropped their record down to 1-16 with that loss, which was their sixth straight on the road.
Hillside will square off against East Chapel Hill at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. East Chapel Hill is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.8 runs per game this season. As for Southeast Raleigh, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Clayton at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Clayton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
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