The Hickory Hornets will be playing in front of their home fans against the Corry Beavers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Hickory scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 14-3 margin over Grove City. With that victory, Hickory brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.
Hallie Miller made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Miller was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Layla McClung was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and a stolen base. Payton Leunis was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Meanwhile, Corry gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener two weeks ago. They had just enough and edged Cathedral Prep out 5-4.
The win made it two in a row for Hickory and bumps their season record up to 2-3. As for Corry, their victory bumped their record up to 1-0.
Hickory couldn't quite finish off Corry when the teams last played back in May of 2023 and fell 13-11. Will Hickory have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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