Providence School fell victim to Hilliard and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They came up short against the Red Flashes, falling 9-0. The Stallions were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Red Flashes earlier this season, when they won 8-2.
Sophia Prather spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and five unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Providence School saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kayleigh Cardona, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base.
Providence School has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season. As for Hilliard, their victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Providence School will face off against Fleming Island at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Stallions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Golden Eagles have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Hilliard, they will challenge First Coast at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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