While Hylton didn't have the best season last year (they finished 4-10-3), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Freedom Eagles a 19-0 shutout on Friday. The win continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won nine in a row.
Alanis Layne
| 03/28/25 @ Freedom | 7 |
| 03/25/25 vs Gar-Field | 9 |
| 03/18/25 @ Brooke Point | 15 |
| 03/17/25 @ Gainesville | 6 |
| 03/13/25 @ Meridian | 11 |
Alanis Layne was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Alexandra Newton was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Jasmine Hernandez was another key player, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3.
Hylton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .738. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Freedom only posted an OBP of .125.
Hylton's record now sits at 4-1. As for Freedom, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Coming up, Hylton will host Gainesville at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Freedom, they will venture away from home to take on Woodbridge at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Freedom's pitchers better be ready for this one: Woodbridge has averaged an impressive 8 runs per game this season.
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