The Hillsboro-Deering Hillcats will head out on the road to challenge the Somersworth Toppers at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with four consecutive losses for Hillsboro-Deering and six for Somersworth.
Friday just wasn't the day for Hillsboro-Deering's offense. They lost 18-0 to St. Thomas Aquinas on Friday. The game marked the first time this season in which the Hillcats were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Somersworth fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Trinity on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Pioneers by a score of 8-6.
Kylie Pettengill was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over eight innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off 11 hits (and not a single walk). 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, going 3-for-4 with three runs.
In other batting news, Aby Lambert made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. She also brought in an RBI, marking her first of the season. Danna Dyer was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI.
Hillsboro-Deering's record now sits at 2-7. As for Somersworth, their record is now 3-8.
Everything went Hillsboro-Deering's way against Somersworth when the teams last played back in May of 2024, as Hillsboro-Deering made off with a 10-1 victory. Do the Hillcats have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Toppers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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