The Hampton Talbots will head out on the road to square off against the South Fayette Lions at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Hampton is coming into the contest hot, having won their last ten games.
If Hampton beats South Fayette with 11 runs on Monday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two matches with that exact score. The Talbots put the hurt on Deer Lakes with a sharp 11-2 win on Thursday. Considering the Talbots have won six games by more than eight runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Cassie Vidic made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs.
In other batting news, Addi Hanna was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three doubles, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Aliza Michielli, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
Hampton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Deer Lakes only managed six hits.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when South Fayette took on Upper St. Clair on Monday. The Lions were the clear victors by a 9-2 margin over the Panthers. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by seven runs or more this season.
Hampton's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-3. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for South Fayette, their record now sits at 11-5.
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