Hillsboro never let their opponents score on Monday. They blew past the Jefferson Blue Jays 10-0. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Hawks.
Ashley Hilton was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. What's more, she also posted a .667 batting average, which is the highestshe's posted since back in October of 2023. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Lorelei Johnson was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Sophie Errante, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Hillsboro hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Jefferson struck out 14 times.
Hillsboro has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a massive bump to their 11-8 record this season. As for Jefferson, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-12.
Hillsboro will square off against Cor Jesu Academy at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Hillsboro's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Cor Jesu Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Jefferson, they will venture away from home to take on Saxony Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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