Hillsboro scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They blew past the Bethel-Tate Tigers 12-2. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Hillsboro with their most commanding win of the season.
Camryn Spruell made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). Spruell has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings every time she's pitched this season. Spruell was also big at the plate, going 4-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Chloe Roberts, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Mary Dietrick, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
The win (which was Hillsboro's third in a row) raised their record to 4-1. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs per game. As for Bethel-Tate, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Hillsboro beat Bethel-Tate by a score of 7-6 later that day.
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