While Hillsboro put up some runs on Tuesday, the same can't be said for DeSoto. The Hillsboro Hawks were the clear victor by a 10-0 margin over the DeSoto Dragons. The result was nothing new for the Hawks, who have now won eight contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Ashley Hilton made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 14 over six innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
In other batting news, Hillsboro let Lorelei Johnson and Sophie Errante loose on the outfield. Johnson went 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a triple, while Errante went 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. The dominant performance also gave Johnson a new career-high in hits. Ashley Dutton was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Hillsboro is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 16-9 record this season. As for DeSoto, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-16.
Hillsboro will head out to challenge Bishop DuBourg at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Bishop DuBourg knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with ten runs or more in their past six matchups -- so hopefully Hillsboro likes a good challenge. As for DeSoto, they will host Poplar Bluff at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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