Hickory was handed a two-run loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Slippery Rock on Tuesday. The Hickory Hornets blew past the Slippery Rock Rockets 10-3. Hickory might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won six matches by seven runs or more this season.
Hallie Miller made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Miller has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Miller was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Jordyn Hanzelka was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. Olivia Schneider was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
On Slippery Rock's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lillian Campbell, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Hickory's win bumped their record up to 9-7. As for Slippery Rock, they dropped their record down to 5-9 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Hickory will head out on the road to take on Franklin at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Franklin is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season. As for Slippery Rock, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Titusville at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Slippery Rock is facing Titusville at the right time seeing as Titusville is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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