Hillsboro had lost seven straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 8-14 to make it eight. They lost 7-1 to the Marquette Catholic Explorers. The Hiltoppers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Explorers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Hillsboro saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Briley Kirby, who went 1-for-3 with one RBI.
As for Marquette Catholic, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-14 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by six runs or more this season.
On Marquette Catholic's side, Kenna Lievers spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits. Lievers has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Bella Johnson was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Jayla Dickson, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hillsboro will square off against Rochester at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Rockets' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Hiltoppers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Marquette Catholic, they will face off against Civic Memorial at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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