Holgate is 0-8 against Hilltop since May of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Tigers will welcome the Cadets at 5:00 p.m. Holgate has given up an average of 17.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Holgate came up short against Pettisville on Tuesday, falling 15-3.
Meanwhile, Hilltop came tearing into Tuesday's matchup with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Eagles get on the board and left with a 19-0 win. The Cadets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten games by seven runs or more this season.
Kelsy Connolly made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with five RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Kenley Routt was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with five runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in May of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Crossgrove, who went 2-for-3 with two triples and three runs.
Hilltop kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in nine consecutive contests.
Hilltop's victory bumped their record up to 11-2. As for Holgate, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-8.
Holgate suffered a grim 8-0 defeat to Hilltop when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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