Tooele blew Hillcrest out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Tuesday Hillcrest got their revenge. The Buffaloes fell just short of the Huskies by a score of 15-13. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Buffaloes have suffered since May 9, 2024.
Tooele got a massive performance out of Hunter Culley, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Ashton Shields also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Tooele has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.6 runs over those games. As for Hillcrest, their win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-8.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Tooele is set to face off against their familiar foe Cottonwood at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Hillcrest will take on rival Murray at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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