Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hilltop). They put the hurt on the Liberty Center Tigers with a sharp 19-7 victory on Monday. The result was nothing new for the Cadets, who have now won five matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Giada Rising made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sophia Crossgrove, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kelsy Connolly, who scored three runs while going 1-for-4.
Hilltop kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits every time they've taken the field this season.
Cadets
| 04/07/25 @ Liberty Center | 19-7 |
| 03/22/25 @ Batavia | 12-5 |
| 03/22/25 @ Taylor | 14-2 |
| 05/08/24 @ Edon | 10-0 |
| 05/04/24 @ Fremont | 6-4 |
| + 3 more games |
Hilltop pushed their record up to 6-0 with the win, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Liberty Center, their loss dropped their record down to 4-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hilltop will welcome Stryker at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Liberty Center, they will be playing at home against Napoleon at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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