Heritage entered their tilt with Hixson with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Hixson Wildcats by a score of 5-1 on Monday.
Elizabeth Hayes was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Hayes has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hayes was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
In other batting news, Portyln Bennett was excellent, going 1-for-4 with a home run. Ellah Wheelon was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Heritage pushed their record up to 18-10 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Hixson, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 14-11.
As of now, neither Heritage nor Hixson have any future games scheduled.
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