Hampshire hit Huntley with a four-run seventh inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Red Raiders fell just short of the Whip-Purs by a score of 4-3. The Red Raiders' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Gretchen Huber
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Gretchen Huber was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she pitched 6.1 innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Huntley saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ava McFadden, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Another was Grace Benson, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Huntley's defeat dropped their record down to 16-11. As for Hampshire, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-8 record this season.
Huntley didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, an 11-1 victory against Crystal Lake South on the 8th. As for Hampshire, they have also already played their next game, an 11-6 win against Cary-Grove on the 8th.
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