Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Park Hill). They put the hurt on the North Kansas City Hornets with a sharp 19-2 victory on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Trojans, who have now won three contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Autumn Bridges made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Bridges was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Brooklyn Bertoncino and Mandia Bock did most of the damage at the plate: Bertoncino went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a triple, while Bock went 2-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Allison Gonier, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Park Hill always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .611. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The win (which was Park Hill's third in a row) raised their record to 4-1. As for North Kansas City, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Park Hill will host Central at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Park Hill's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Central's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for North Kansas City, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Raytown at 4:00 p.m.
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