With a playoff game on the line, Hoggard rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They walked away with a 5-2 win over the Holly Springs Golden Hawks. That's more bragging rights for Hoggard, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Macey Ciamillo made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Ciamillo was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Ciamillo wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Gracie Mabrey, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
The victory made it two in a row for Hoggard and bumps their season record up to 12-7. As for Holly Springs, their loss dropped their record down to 13-8.
Hoggard will face off against Garner on Friday. Garner will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something Hoggard surely won't give up without a fight. Holly Springs does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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