Hillsboro couldn't quite beat Canby on Wednesday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the six-run loss they were dealt last Tuesday. The Hillsboro Spartans fell just short of the Canby Cougars by a score of 5-3. Hillsboro has struggled against Canby recently, as their game on Wednesday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
For Canby's part, the team relied heavily on Lauren Toma, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Summer St John, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Hillsboro's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-7. As for Canby, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 9-10 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hillsboro will take on Milwaukie/Milwaukie Academy of the Arts at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Canby, they will be playing at home against Centennial at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Canby will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
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