Montello is 0-10 against Randolph since June of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Hilltoppers will be playing at home against the Rockets at 5:00 p.m. Montello has given up an average of 13.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Having struggled with five losses in a row, Montello turned things around against Pardeeville on Monday. They had just enough and edged out the Bulldogs 14-13. With that win, the Hilltoppers brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Montello got a massive performance out of Aubrey Deford, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI. That's the most RBI Deford has posted since back in March. Kyla Calnin was another key player, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs.
Montello was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pardeeville only posted a batting average of .310.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Randolph's offense. They lost 8-0 to Cambria-Friesland on Thursday. The defeat continues a trend for the Rockets in their meetings with the Hilltoppers: they've now lost eight in a row.
Montello's victory bumped their record up to 2-10. As for Randolph, they now have a losing record of 5-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Montello has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Randolph struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Montello couldn't quite get it done against Randolph in their previous meeting back in April as they fell 13-9. Will the Hilltoppers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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