Hope Christian came tearing into Monday's matchup with four straight wins dating back to last season (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Highland Hornets with a sharp 18-7 win. That's more bragging rights for Hope Christian, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Iliana Cordova and Zo? Mangrum were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Cordova pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Mangrum tossed five innings while giving up two earned (and five unearned) runs off four hits. At the plate, Cordova got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and a triple, while Mangrum scored four runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Hope Christian got a massive performance out of Sienna Sturgis, who scored four runs while going 4-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Hannah Pruett, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
Hope Christian's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Highland, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hope Christian will take on Moriarty at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Highland, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on East Mountain at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. East Mountain is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.6 runs per game this season.
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