Hackley typically has all the answers at home, but on Saturday Poly Prep Country Day proved too difficult a challenge. They walked away with a 5-2 victory over the Hackley Hornets. This was a revenge match for Poly Prep Country Day, as the team was forced to settle for a 6-2 defeat when these two played on Saturday.
For Hackley's part, Andrea Hegarty put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up five earned runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Hegarty has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Hegarty was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Ellie Firsenbaum made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Poly Prep Country Day now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Hackley, their loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 9-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Poly Prep Country Day will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Riverdale Country at 4:00 p.m. As for Hackley, they will challenge Trinity at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Hackley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.9 runs per game this season.
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