For the second straight game, Hillsboro will face off against Chillicothe. The Indians will venture away from home to take on the Cavaliers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hillsboro is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
Hillsboro took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Chillicothe an 18-0 shutout. The victory continues a trend for the Indians in their matchups with the Cavaliers: they've now won seven in a row.
04/21/25 vs Chillicothe | 14 |
04/19/25 vs Wheelersburg | 11 |
04/19/25 vs Pickerington North | 13 |
04/16/25 @ Miami Trace | 19 |
04/15/25 vs Miami Trace | 18 |
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Camryn Spruell was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Myleah Fridley was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season. Choe Roberts was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Hillsboro always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .657. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Hillsboro's record now sits at 12-3. As for Chillicothe, their defeat was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 6-1 and their overall record down to 12-3.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hillsboro has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .436. However, it's not like Chillicothe struggles in that department as they've averaged .434. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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