Carrollton won against Gillespie last Thursday with 12 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Friday. Carrollton walked away with a 12-7 victory over the Pittsfield Saukees. The win continues a trend for the Hawks in their matchups with the Saukees: they've now won nine in a row.
Hannah Uhles was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brookelyn Eilerman, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Hayden McMurtrie was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Hawks
| 03/21/25 vs Pittsfield | 12-7 |
| 03/20/25 vs Gillespie | 12-1 |
| 03/18/25 vs Lincolnwood | 6-0 |
| 05/23/24 vs Calhoun | 1-0 |
| 05/21/24 vs Okawville | 17-0 |
| + 13 more games |
Carrollton pushed their record up to 3-0 with the victory, which was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Carrollton is headed away from home for the first time to challenge New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Pittsfield, they will face off against Quincy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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