East Helena came into Friday's match having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They never let the Hardin Bulldogs get on the board and left with a 15-0 victory on Friday. That 15 run margin sets a new team best for the Vigilantes this season.
Keeley Hamilton was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Hamilton was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Sara Dearing was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Maddie Surginer, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
East Helena kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are 2-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
East Helena's win bumped their record up to 3-8. As for Hardin, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Coming up, East Helena will square off against Laurel at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Locomotives will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something the Vigilantes surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hardin, they will take on Park at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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