Holliston had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 2-10 to make it 12. They lost 16-4 to the Hopkinton Hillers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Hillers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-0 back in April.
Claire Radcliffe made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Grace Schoenberg also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
As for Hopkinton, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-3. Considering they have won ten matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
On Hopkinton's side, Addy Walls was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up just two earned runs but no hits. Walls has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Caroline Ozmun was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and four RBI. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Holly Paharik, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI.
Holliston wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 9-0 loss against Norwood on the 12th. As for Hopkinton, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 12-2 win against Ashland on the 12th.
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