Placer hadn't done well against Roseville recently (they were 0-7 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Hillmen came out on top against the Tigers by a score of 13-8. The win was familiar territory for the Hillmen, who have now won four contests in a row.
Sydney Nitta was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and seven unearned) runs off eight hits. Nitta was also big at the plate, getting three hits from her four at bats.
In other batting news, Paige Denniston and Livia WileyPearson did most of the damage at the plate: Denniston went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI, while WileyPearson went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most hits WileyPearson has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Myah Denny, who got on base in two of her five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Placer kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in three consecutive games.
Hillmen
| 04/22/25 @ Roseville | 13-8 |
| 04/08/25 @ River Valley | 12-4 |
| 03/26/25 @ Foresthill | 21-5 |
| 03/25/25 @ Nevada Union | 12-1 |
| 03/19/25 @ Del Campo | 15-11 |
| + 3 more games |
Placer's victory was their eighth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-4. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.8 runs over those games. As for Roseville, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 9-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Placer will welcome Nevada Union at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Roseville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against River Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Falcons will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Tigers surely won't give up without a fight.
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