Stryker hasn't had much luck against Hilltop recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Panthers are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game of the season: they will take on the Cadets at 5:00 p.m.
Stryker is leaving town to face Hilltop after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. The Panthers lost 20-2 to North Adams-Jerome on Friday.
Addalee Fulk was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three doubles and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Hilltop strolled into their game on Monday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They were the clear victors by a 19-7 margin over Liberty Center. The game was the first time the Cadets have beaten the Tigers on their field since April 5, 2021.
Giada Rising made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven 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, Sophia Crossgrove was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. She continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Kelsy Connolly, who scored three runs while going 1-for-4.
Hilltop always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .550. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Liberty Center only posted an OBP of .385.
Stryker might still be hurting after the 21-0 defeat they got from Hilltop in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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