For the second straight game, Stryker will face off against Hilltop. The Panthers will be playing at home against the Cadets at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Stryker fell victim to Hilltop and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They came up short against the Cadets, falling 28-0.
For Hilltop's part, Kelsy Connolly made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Connolly has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her six plate appearances. That stolen base marked the first that she snagged this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sophia Crossgrove, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with one home run, six RBI, and four runs. She continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Isabella Ackley, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5.
Hilltop kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
The win keeps Hilltop at an undefeated 7-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 14.4 runs this season. As for Stryker, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Stryker might still be hurting after the 28-0 defeat they got from Hilltop when the teams last played on Wednesday. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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