Waynedale hasn't had much luck against Hillsdale recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Golden Bears will host the Falcons at 5:00 p.m. Waynedale has given up an average of 8.4 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Waynedale's offense. They came up short against Hillsdale on Thursday, falling 12-0. Considering the last time the Golden Bears couldn't score was back in April, the team can't take the result too hard.
For Hillsdale's part, Keira Filius made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Filius has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kiki McFadden, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Ally Morgan was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI.
Hillsdale kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are 12-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Hillsdale's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 15-6. As for Waynedale, they now have a losing record of 10-11.
Waynedale's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's matchup. The Golden Bears have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.1 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Hillsdale, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Waynedale continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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