Park Hill came tearing into Thursday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Central Indians onto the board and left with a 15-0 win. The Trojans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Mandia Bock made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Bock was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Allison Gonier was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Gonier is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Cooper Powell, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Park Hill kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least ten hits in three consecutive games.
Park Hill pushed their record up to 5-1 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Central, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Park Hill will venture away from home to face off against Park Hill South at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Central, they will head out to take on Oak Park at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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