Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Holyoke). They were the clear victor by a 23-13 margin over the Bennett Tigers on Tuesday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Dragons needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Nicole Schlachter was incredible, going 2-for-2 with three runs, four RBI, and a triple. That's the most hits she has posted since back in August. The team also got some help courtesy of Hailey Clapper, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Holyoke was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .682. That's a new trend for them: their average batting average was 0% earlier this season, but in their last five games they've averaged 44.7%.
Holyoke's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-11. As for Bennett, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Holyoke beat Bennett by a score of 20-3 later that day.
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