After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Wheaton North, Hilliard Darby was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They were the clear victors by an 18-2 margin over the Whitley County Colonels. That 16 run margin sets a new team best for the Panthers this season.
Gabby Jordan looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits.
On the hitting side, Lorelai Gum was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three runs and four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Carli Ludban, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Hilliard Darby kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Whitley County only managed two hits.
Hilliard Darby's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Whitley County, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-6.
Looking ahead, Hilliard Darby will take on Fairdale at 11:00 a.m. on Monday. Fairdale has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.75 runs per game on average), something Hilliard Darby will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Whitley County, they will face off against Oak Harbor at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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