Hilton dropped to 7-7 on Tuesday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They lost 16-6 to the Rush-Henrietta Royal Comets. If the Cadets were looking for revenge after losing 3-2 to the Royal Comets when the teams met back in April of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Rush-Henrietta, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 8-2. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games.
For Rush-Henrietta's part, Kendall Buttles made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. Buttles has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her six plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
In other batting news, Lizzie Rinella was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Kyla Piedici was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Hilton will head out to challenge Victor at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Rush-Henrietta, they will venture away from home to face off against Penfield at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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