Hightstown's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They came out on top against the Hillsborough Raiders by a score of 7-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Rams also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2024.
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Kady Olsen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kayla Horana, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Hayden Bustos was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Hightstown has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average over those games. As for Hillsborough, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hightstown will welcome Robbinsville at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hillsborough, they will challenge Bridgewater-Raritan at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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