Heritage scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They never let the Millbrook Wildcats onto the board and left with a 24-0 victory. The result was nothing new for Heritage, who have now won six games by eight runs or more so far this season.
Lydia Bollinger made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Bollinger has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Bollinger was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Brianna Callahan and Samantha Langdon did most of the damage at the plate: Callahan fired off two home runs, four runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-3, while Langdon went 3-for-3 with a home run, six RBI, and four runs. Another player making a difference was Hayden Callahan, who scored four runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Heritage's win bumped their record up to 9-6. As for Millbrook, their loss was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-9.
Heritage will take on Knightdale at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Heritage is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season. As for Millbrook, they will head out on the road to face off against Rolesville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Rolesville's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Millbrook's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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