Hopkinton had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.7 runs), and they went ahead and made it four on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Norwood Mustangs out 3-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Hopkinton also won the last time the pair played back in April.
Addy Walls made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Walls was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other pitching news, Hopkinton got a great performance from Alex Riesenberger as she pitched six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits.
Walls wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Zoe Le Vine, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Norwood's side, Sarah Randall made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Hopkinton has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season. As for Norwood, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-5 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hopkinton will take on Holliston at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Hopkinton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season. As for Norwood, they will head out on the road to square off against Medfield at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.
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