Westmont Hilltop has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will square off against the Hollidaysburg Golden Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Westmont Hilltop knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past five matchups -- so hopefully Hollidaysburg likes a good challenge.
Things were looking good for Westmont Hilltop after they put the first points on the board on Wednesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 22-11 walloping at the hands of Central Cambria.
Lamya Stephans was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Kelsie Muto was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Tuesday Hollidaysburg sidestepped Central for a 5-3 win.
Maria Malone made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Malone has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Malone was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Malone wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Sydney Shay, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles.
Westmont Hilltop now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Hollidaysburg, their victory bumped their record up to 5-3.
Westmont Hilltop's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's match. Westmont Hilltop has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Hollidaysburg, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Westmont Hilltop continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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