Hilliard was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Yulee Hornets. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Hornets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 last Wednesday.
Avery Vennard was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That RBI was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Rileigh King, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Hilliard's loss dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Yulee, they pushed their record up to 9-7-1 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hilliard will square off against West Nassau at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Yulee, they will take on Raines at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Vikings will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Hornets surely won't give up without a fight.
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